DRIVER MECHANIC

Overview

Drive and maintain project vehicles for safety and efficiency.

You have:

• Motor Mechanic Certificate (MVM) + 2 years relevant experience or Motor Vehicle Technician (MVT) 1/2 + at least 2 years relevant experience.
• Professional drivers license (B or C) for at least 2 years, preferably experience with a 4 wheel drive.
• Ability to undertake general servicing of vehicles and diagnose faults, preferably on diesel engines.
• Ability to conduct minor repairs on vehicles.
• Ability to write reports (basic).
• Ability to communicate clearly in English.

With 75 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!

Key Responsibilities:

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the Sustaining Gains in Elimination of NTDs in Ghana project by ensuring proper usage, regular maintenance and repairs of the project vehicle for high performance and to undertake driving assignments within and outside the project areas as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance of all project vehicles and motorbikes
• Drive project staff, partners and visitors to, from and within the project as and when required.
• Maintain log books and report regularly to Project Manager on the performance of all vehicles and motorbikes in the project.
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs where applicable and advice Project Coordinator and staff on the repairs of vehicles and motorbikes.
• Assist in the recovery of broken down vehicles.
• Give technical assistance and coordinate the procurement of genuine vehicle parts for maintenance and repairs.
• Give technical guidance to other vehicle users to polish driving skills and unsure the safe use of the vehicles.
• Ensure that project vehicles are clean and have all the requisite safety gargets such as fire extinguishers, dusters, basic tools and equipment and also valid road worthy certificates and insurance.

Other Competencies/Attributes:

• Community entry and mobilization skills
• Basic planning and organizational skills
• Basic computer skills

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

• The following may be acquird through a combination of formal or self-education, prio experience or on-the-job training.

• Motor Mechanic Certificate (MVM) + 2 years relevant experience or Motor Vehicle Technician (MVT) 1/2 + at least 2 years relevant experience.

• Professional drivers license (B or C) for at least 2 years, preferably experience with a 4 wheel drive.

Technical Skills & Abilities:

• To be able to undertake general servicing of vehicles and diagnose faults, preferably on diesel engines
• Ability to conduct minor repairs on vehicles
• Ability to write reports (basic)
• Ability to communicate clearly in English

Working Environment / Conditions:

• Work environment: Filed-based
• Travel: 40 % Domestic/international travel is required.
• On call: 5%

Applicant Types Accepted:

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Added 6 months ago - Updated 6 months ago - Source: wvi.org