Light Vehicle Driver

The driver shall be responsible for safe transportation of IRC staff and material, and up keep of the assigned vehicle in utmost care.Driving vehicle with or without staff and goods and materials.

Responsibilities:

Major/key responsibilities: This position reports to Transport Officer.

• Day to day vehicle routine checks
• Takes responsibility for the safety of the vehicle assigned, tools and accessories
• Ensures that the vehicle is clean and useable at all times
• Checks Oil, Fuel, Water, Tires, Brakes lights and other electrical systems before going on journey
• Check the level of fuel and ensure it is filled at its half a level at all the times.
• Follows up maintenance need of the vehicle and promptly reports back to immediate supervisor (transport)
• Makes sure that she/he drives within the speed limits set by IRC and according to the Country traffic rules and regulations
• Ensures validity of his/her driving license
• Assists in the distribution of mails to and from other organizations when assigned
• Reports accidents timely to his/her immediate supervisor
• Maintain the daily vehicle check list and log sheet by legibly recording at all trip times, mileage and destinations.
• Performs emergency roadside repairs, such as changing tires, installing light bulbs, fuses and glow plugs
• at all cargo/passenger is transported;
• Inspect vehicle all times and report any defects to supervisor;
• Willingness to work in harsh and remote and stand by for emergency response.
• Performs other incidental duties as assigned.