RADA Driver(Parish)

JOB PURPOSE:

Under the supervision of the Office Manager, the incumbent undertakes transportation assignments as well as conducts routine checks to ensure that the vehicle assigned is in good working condition.

KEY OUTPUTS:

• Officers transported

• Mail/documents/office materials collected and/or delivered

• Goods/equipment transported

• Vehicle and relevant documents inspected

• Assignments recorded in logbook

• Vehicle serviced/repaired

• Damages/defects reported

• Accident reports prepared and submitted

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Inspects vehicle to ensure that braking and signalling systems are functioning properly and there are adequate levels of fuel and oil.

• Transports officers to required destinations.

• Transports goods/equipment to designated destinations.

• Delivers or collects mail/documents/office material.

• Records assignments in the duty logbook.

• Inspects certificates of registration and fitness for the vehicle assigned to ensure that they are current. 

• Takes vehicle for regular servicing and/or repairs as required. Checks work done to ensure that the Authority’s requirements are met.

• Reports all defects/damages to vehicle with immediate effect. 

• Prepares and submits a detailed report on all accidents in which the vehicle is involved

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures that vehicle is kept in clean condition.

• Performs other duties as assigned from time to time

AUTHORITY 

N/A

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• Goods/equipment transported safely and within specified time 

• Vehicle maintained in good working condition

• Up-to-date certificates of registration and fitness

• Assignments logged daily  and accurately 

• Accident reports prepared and submitted within specified time and in accordance with set guidelines

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CONTACTS

Internal

External

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE JOB

• Extensive travelling within the Parish but also island wide

• Frequently required to work outside of normal working hours

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Excellent driving skills.

• Knowledge of basic mechanics.

• Knowledge of RADA policies and procedures

• Good interpersonal and customer relations skills

• Good communication skills

• Good time management skills

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• SSC subjects including English Language and Mathematics
• Ability to write simple reports
• Possession of a General Driver’s License
• Two (2) years experience in a similar position