Driver Mechanic

Job Description

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!

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Job Description:

Major Responsibility

• 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 buses, vans, 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

Job Requirement

Knowledge/Qualifications for the role

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

• Experience:  Minimum of two years of related work.
• Basic English spoken and writing.
• Skill in routine vehicle maintenance and minor repairs.
• Able to carry out limited, un-supervised tasks.

Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification

• 12th or 10+2, TVET Diploma ,  3rd grade valid driving license /Auto/
• Technical Training qualifications required:  Minimum third grade driving license

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

• Technical Training qualifications required in driving
• Experience with emergency shelter construction and supervision

Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement

• Work environment: Based in Shire with travelling overall Tigray Region.
• Frequent travel within the targeted woredas

Physical Requirements

• Fit for driving

language Requirements

• Tigrigna, English, Amharic

Applicant Types Accepted: