DRIVER

This position is responsible for the daily transport, delivery and collection of documents and mails within the corporate and rural areas of Kingston on behalf of the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ).

MARITIME AUTHORITY OF JAMAICA

Position: Driver, Level 2

Salary range: $1,550,136 – $2,084,761 per annum

JOB PURPOSE

Under the general supervision of the Office Manager, this position is responsible for the daily transport, delivery and collection of documents and mails within the corporate and rural areas of Kingston on behalf of the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ). The incumbent is also required to transport staff members in the performance of their official duties as deemed necessary.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Logs and dispatches outgoing mail on a daily basis
• Ensures that all mail, documents and cheques received for dispatch are delivered, and logged daily. 
• Collect Registered Mail for the Authority at the Post Office.
• Checks goods received against Purchase Orders, and receipts goods and materials received from Suppliers.
• Executes duties for Zero Rating of Goods and Services at the Inland Revenue Department.
• Conducts financial transactions at Banks on behalf of the Authority.
• Executes duties for payment of the Authority’s Statutory Deductions as assigned.
• Collects overseas officials visiting the Authority at the Airport and provides transport on a daily basis to the Office and various site locations as assigned.
• Transports staff members to meetings and site visits as assigned.
• Ensures the assigned Motor Vehicle is maintained and safely operated by executing the following activities:

 ‒      Maintains the Vehicle Log Book
‒      Conducts routine vehicle checks and maintenance
‒      Ensures that the Vehicle is licensed and certified road worthy at all times (Fitness).
‒      Reports promptly all defects or damage to the vehicle
‒      Reports promptly all details of any accident(s) occurring

•  Submits gas receipts and daily work sheet as required.
• Provides assistance in having repairs carried out on the Authority’s motor vehicles.
• Provides quality customer service and courtesy to the Authority’s internal staff members and external stakeholders as appropriate.
• Performs all other related duties as may be assigned under the supervision of the Office Manager.

 REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Good command of the English language and excellent reading skills
• Valid license to operate a motor vehicle
• Good driving record
• Fair knowledge of mechanical operations of a motor vehicle
• Ability to plan and organize tasks and responsibilities
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Ability to work within a diverse environment, be courteous and offer excellent customer service.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

•  School Leavers’ Certificate or its equivalent
• Minimum of two (2) years’ working experience in a similar position

Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Friday, 10th October 2025 to:

Human Resource Manager

Maritime Authority of Jamaica

2nd Floor, The Office Centre Building

12 Ocean Boulevard

Kingston

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.