Driver (LMO/DR 1)

Under the direct supervision of the Transport Manager, the Driver is responsible for driving and taking proper care of the assigned vehicle, its safe and efficient operation, undertaking errands, if necessary, and providing such general assistance as is required from time to time.

The Ministry of Water, Environment and Climate Change is seeking to recruit a suitably qualified person to fill the vacant post of Driver (LMO/DR 1) salary $22,720.00  per week.       

JOB PURPOSE

Under the direct supervision of the Transport Manager, the Driver is responsible for driving and taking proper care of the assigned vehicle, its safe and efficient operation, undertaking errands, if necessary, and providing such general assistance as is required from time to time.                                                                                                                              

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares and submits daily vehicle log;
• Ensures road worthy at all times, licensed and certified as fit;
• Conducts routine vehicle checks;
• Reports promptly to the Transport Manager any defects or damage to the vehicle;
• Reports promptly details of any accident in which the vehicle may be involved;
• Transports officers on official assignment;
• Carries out special assignment to the rural areas;
• Delivers and carries out special assignment to and from Ministries, Agencies and other locations;
• Visits the Motor Vehicle Examination Department to have the vehicle examined;
• Ensures vehicle is serviced;
• Takes the vehicle to garage for general service and repairs;
• Submits gas receipts;
• Performs other related functions assigned from time to time by the Permanent Secretary.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of GOJ safety policies and guideline;
• Knowledge of the Road Code;
• Demonstrate ability to prioritise and multi-task;
• Excellent defensive driving skills;
• Basic mechanic skills;
• Excellent knowledge of motor vehicle policy;
• Good oral and written communication skills;
• Good planning and organising;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Ability to exercise integrity.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Secondary level education;
• Valid General Driver’s License;
• Driving test conducted by Ministry of Works Passed;
• Sound knowledge of corporate and rural areas;
• Two (2) years in similar capacity.

Kindly submit cover letter and resume along with the names, telephone numbers and email addresses of two (2) references, one must be a former/current supervisor

no later than Wednesday, June 10, 2026:

Director, Human Resource Management and Development

Ministry of Water, Environment and Climate Change

16A Halfway Tree Road,

Kingston 5

The Ministry of Water, Environment and Climate Change thanks all applicants for their interest, but only those shortlisted will be contacted.