Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, July 14, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
REF: TS/HR/ OPFN/03
Classification : Contract-Full time
Reports to: Fleet Management Assistant
Salary: Commensurate with training and experience
Duty Station: LPHS Ank01e-Mbarara Cluster
Directly Supervises: None

Main Purpose of the Job: To drive TASO vehicles, monitor their condition, and inform the supervisors of the condition of the vehicles and any maintenance or repair work necessary.

Key Outputs
• TASO vehicles carefully and safely driven
• Condition of vehicles reported to supervisors
• TASO Vehicles well looked after
• Record of vehicle movement maintained

Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Drive TASO motor vehicles as instructed
• Ensure maximum security of vehicle and its accessories when under his/her charge
• Ensure vehicle is insured and fueled
• Ensure vehicle is fully equipped with First aid kits
• Ensure safety of passengers and cargo under his charge
• Check for road worthiness of vehicle before use
• Monitor condition of all vehicles within and promptly report the condition to superiors.
• Make follow-ups on vehicle repairs and servicing, to ensure that they are done as required
• Check on vehicles licenses as required by law
• 10. Make requests for repair and service works
• Report any accident incidents the vehicle gets involved into to supervisor and police as required
• Carry out minor repairs and adjustments on the vehicles, and maintain their cleanliness
• Check oils viscosity and mileage for full service
• Seek or provide necessary technical advice as and when necessary
• Record total mileage cover
• Maintain a good record of all activity details including journeys and stopovers as assigned.
• Maintain records of vehicle servicing and repairs

Person Specifications: Driver
Minimum Academic Qualifications: Uganda Certificate of Education ( Certificate). Advanced Certificate of Education (A' Level School Certificate advantage. Possession of a Valid Driving Permit for the Class of vehicles assi Must.
Required Experience and Exposure: 4 years as a driver and practicing.

Special Knowledge
• Training in vehicle maintenance
• Knowledge of traffic laws and rules
• Highway code
• Report writing skills

Key Skills: Vehicle control and maneuver, Defensive driving, Interpersonal relations and ability to deal with security threats.
Other Qualities/Attributes: Courtesy, Patience, Respect and Integrity.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 48

Level of Education: Professional Certificate

Job application procedure
Only qualified candidates who meet all the above requirements are invited to submit their resume, copies of certified academic certificates, testimonials and three referees, two of who should be the present employer / immediate supervisor or last employer if unemployed, or any other if it is the first employment being applied for. None of the referees should be a relative, friend or business associate. All referees' designations should be stated and contact details included i.e. physical address, telephone/ mobile numbers and email contacts.

Note:
• All interested candidates MUST fully fill the TASO Online Job Application Form, scan and save all the relevant documents in one folder and forward only online applications with the relevant credentials on the Online Application Form
• TASO does not receive applications via social media especially NOT Facebook or WhatsApp
• TASO does not use an Agency to recruit except when indicated on the advert.
• TASO does not ask for money for Applications
• Only the TASO Human Resources Office handles Job Applications.
• While TASO appreciates all the interested applicants, only shortlisted candidates are contacted for interviews. In case you do not hear from TASO one (01) month after the closing date, please consider yourself unsuccessful.

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