Back Driver

Job Summary:

Performs work in the operation of a vehicle to assure safe transportation of clients to and from various destinations in the country office. Assists clients during entry and exit from vehicles as necessary and other courtesies. Assumes responsibility for care and maintenance of the vehicle; washes exterior and cleans interior; ensures maintenance and repair of the vehicle.

Accountabilities:

• Transports Country Office staff, consultants, and visitors to designated approved locations.

• Ensures safety, cleanliness, security and maintenance of the vehicle.

• Provides day-to-day maintenance of the vehicle with timely oil changes, inspections, brakes, and tire pressure.

• Makes arrangements for major repairs for the vehicle when needed.

• Ensures all required documents with the vehicle are in order and up to date regarding vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, and necessary spare parts.

• Plans route and requirements based on schedule or ad-hoc requests by the office.

• Ensures passengers adhere to all road safety regulations.

• Fulfills special requests by picking up and delivering items as directed and running errands.

• May provide protection for clients in locations deemed high risk.

• Performs any other duties as assigned.

  Minimum Requirements:

  • At least Secondary Education Certificate or equivalent and 5 years relevant experience.
  • Must have a valid and clean drivers’ license
  • Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations governing the operation of a passenger vehicle.
  • Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively.
  • Knowledge of basic first-aid preferred.

    This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

    FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

    FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.
    
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