Driver Mechanic

Deliver transport services and perform vehicle maintenance to support operations.

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Overview

Deliver transport services and perform vehicle maintenance to support operations.

You have:

  • Minimum of two years of related work experience.
  • Skill in routine vehicle maintenance and minor repairs.
  • 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.
  • Good interpersonal, organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to maintain performance expectations in a continuously changing environment.

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!

Employee Contract Type:

Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)Job Description:

Contract Duration: Until December 31,2026

Work Location: Teru, Ewa (Afar Region)

Major Roles and Responsibilities:

  • 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 log books 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

Required Qualification and Work Experience

  • Experience: Minimum of two years of related work.
  • Skill in routine vehicle maintenance and minor repairs.
  • 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
  • Good interpersonal, organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to maintain performance expectations in a continues changing environments
  • Active listening
  • Work environment: Office-based
  • Travel: 70% Domestic travel is required.

World Vision is a child-focused organization that is committed to safeguarding all children as well as adult beneficiaries, and has zero tolerance for incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with our work. Therefore, World Vision does not hire staff whose background is not suitable for working with children or vulnerable adults, even if their role does not interact directly with them.

Disclaimer: World Vision Ethiopia is a reputable organization that values transparency and fairness in its recruitment process and does not solicit any money for any job application. We encourage all job seekers to be cautious of any job ads that require payment or personal information upfront. If you have any questions or concerns about our job ads or recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us directly.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only

Potential interview questions

Describe a time when you had to perform maintenance on a vehicle under pressure. What did you do? This question assesses your problem-solving skills and ability to manage stress. Share a specific instance highlighting your technical skills and decision-making process.
How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple vehicle repairs? The interviewer wants to understand your organizational skills and time management. Pro members can see the explanation.
What safety protocols do you follow while performing vehicle maintenance? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of a time you identified a mechanical issue before it became serious? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How comfortable are you driving in challenging conditions or terrains? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What is your approach to maintaining accurate records of vehicle maintenance? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Tell us about a situation where you had to work with minimal supervision. How did you handle it? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What would you do if a vehicle you are responsible for is involved in an accident? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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