RTI Driver Jobs in Machakos

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The driver will serve as a chauffeur for project staff, consultants and other visitors as assigned by supervisor. S/he will be in charge of maintaining high standard of cleanliness of the project vehicle in his/her custody.

He will also ensure that the project vehicle assigned is well serviced and maintained as required and perform administrative tasks as assigned.

Responsibilities

  • Drive project / office staff members, consultants and other visitors on project / office business;
  • Provide transportation to and from the airport, hotel, project sites, and other locations as assigned;
  • Ensure that the vehicle has all required registrations / licensing and inspections, and that necessary documentation is retained with the vehicle;
  • Ensure vehicle has sufficient amount of gas, maintain the vehicles’ cleanliness, and ensure its security for daily use and proper evening and weekend storage at office site;
  • Read and understand specific vehicle operating manual to ensure the safe and appropriate operations of the vehicle;
  • Obey traffic rules and road signs, negotiate, liaise and coordinate with local authorities to facilitate smooth running of vehicle movements;
  • Maintain record of trips including kilometers traveled, fuel consumed and cost, and dates of oil changes, all according to established procedures;
  • Produce weekly records of mileage traveled;
  • Take care
    of the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle; check oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc;
  • Arrange for repairs and regularly scheduled maintenance of the vehicle as per manufacturer’s suggested schedule;
  • Ensure that all regulations are followed in case of an accident and that required paper work is submitted;
  • Meet official personnel at the airport and facilitate immigration and customs formalities as required;
  • Pick up and deliver shipments and documents as assigned;
  • Identify any apparent problems such as insecurity during driving operations and report them to the Finance and Administration Assistant;
  • Develop and maintain good working relationships with all project / office personnel;
  • Perform other related tasks as required.

    Qualifications

  • Driver / Chauffer experience for at least 3 years;
  • Valid Kenya driver’s license;
  • Proof of good driving record;
  • Experience in driving and familiarity through rural terrain preferred;
  • Demonstrated punctuality, attention to detail, patience, good humor, flexibility, and overall positive attitude;
  • Administrative experience with ability to perform computations preferred;
  • Neat and professional appearance;
  • Oral and written English language fluency;
  • Flexibility and adaptability to work under pressure.

    How to apply

    Interested candidates should apply online by 30th June, 2018

    For more information and job application details, see; RTI Driver Jobs in Machakos

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