Driver/Mechanic
Reporting to: Facilities Manager
Purpose Of The Job – To ensure the safe movement of staff, students and cargo, safeguarding vehicles and ensuring that vehicles are well maintained.
Key Responsibilities
- Safe Driving
- Ensure passengers and goods are safely delivered to their destinations.
- Comply with road speed limits and road signage at all times.
- Vehicle Care
- Carry out daily engine checks to ensure optimum levels of fuel and lubricants.
- Ensure vehicles are regularly checked for roadworthiness.
- Keep vehicles clean at all times.
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Ensure vehicles’ routine and preventive maintenance is done as scheduled to avoid motor vehicle breakdowns by reporting when repairs or service is due.
- Report any vehicle malfunctioning immediately to ensure that the vehicle is repaired before the malfunction deteriorates.
- Administration and Record-Keeping
- Ensure that vehicles have valid licences for fitness, road tax and insurance at all times.
- Maintain vehicle log books daily by noting the date, destination, departure and arrival times and submit reports to Facilities Manager.
- Safely keep fuel receipts to assist with fuel reconciliation.
Required Education:
1. A minimum of a grade twelve full certificate or equivalent.
2. Must be a holder of a valid Class C Driving Licence.
3. Basic to advanced knowledge of vehicle mechanics.
4. Clerical work experience will be an added advantage.
Required Experience
1. At least 5 years driving experience.
2. Ability to drive long distances on both paved and gravel roads.
3. Experience driving children will be an added advantage.
4. Computer-literate. Proficiency in Email, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word are an advantage
Required Knowledge/Technical Skills/Competencies
- Ability to provide off-hours transport support, including weekend pickup and drop-offs as needed.
- A polite and professional disposition
- Ability to remain calm in stressful driving situations (e.g. at rush hour)
- Problem-solving and decision-making aptitude in logistical matters.
- Punctual and reliable.
- Team player.
- Be courteous and calm at all times.
- Dresses smartly.
Interested candidates should submit an application letter and curriculum vitae by email to the Human Resource Officer, International School of Lusaka (jobs@isl.sch.zm). The closing date for applications is 7th April 2023.
