Driver Mechanic

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Employee Contract Type

Local – Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

Job Description

perform duties in the safe operation of a motor vehicle and reliable transportation service, as minor skilled work in the mechanical maintenance and repair of automobiles, buses and trucks and related equipment. Work is performed under general supervision and performance is based upon completion of assignments and results obtained.

• Deliver full range transport service for organization use to ensure safe, reliable fleet to help in work on customer satisfaction and regulatory compliance.
• Observe prescribed work, safety rules and respond to service calls.
• Perform minor mechanical repairs / service: Service vehicles according to established preventive maintenance schedule. Rotate and change tires; change oil and filters; grease vehicle parts; inspect and replace bulbs, and Top up all fluid levels
• Maintain accurate, updated records of preventive maintenance in adherence to FM policy
• Inspect vehicles regularly, evaluate condition of systems, equipment, accessories, and light and reports any mechanical problems of vehicle to supervisor for repair /parts replacement and keep vehicle accessories counted, logo intact, functional safety tools kits and equipment.
• Maintain the field vehicle/ cars and work area clean, fueled and in good condition at all times.
• Maintain logbooks and fuel consumption records on a regular basis, take cautious measures on keeping original keys, tools, reserve tires/rims and communicate officially when needed.
• Consistently monitor vehicle performance, submit maintenance request or advice timely and follow-up accomplishments
• Prepare monthly vehicle usage report and submit timely.
• Provide administrative support to the unit and other divisions/departments per request.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Minimum education, training and experience requirements to qualify for the position:

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:

• Education: 12th or 10+2, TVET Diploma, 3rd grade valid driving license
• Technical Training qualifications required: Minimum third grade driving license.
• Basic English spoken and writing.
• Able to carry out limited, un-supervised tasks.

Additional work experience required as a minimum qualification for this position.

Experience: Minimum of 4 years of related work. Skill in routine vehicle maintenance and minor repairs.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge And Experience

Good interpersonal, organizational and time management skills. Ability to maintain performance expectations in a continues changing environments Active listening.

Work Environment

Include travel & work environment details.

Complete Travel and/or Work Environment statements if applicable.

Working Environment / Conditions

• Work environment: Project operation area based
• Travel: 70% Domestic travel is required.

Applicant Types Accepted

Local Applicants Only