To drive UCDA vehicles for conveyance of employees and visitors, materials and equipment to their intended destinations, and ensure their safety.

KEY RESULT AREAS:
• Provide safe and efficient transportation to the UCDA employees and visitors
• Check vehicle to ensure that it is clean.
• Drive employees and visitors to their intended destinations and ensure that passengers adhere to safety measures.
• Ensure that the vehicle is under insurance cover.
Observe and comply with all relevant Road safety and traffic laws and regulations

Routine vehicle inspection and repairs
• Check vehicle for mechanical condition before starting any journey and perform routine vehicle inspection and maintenance including checking the oil, fuel, brakes, lights, windshield wipers, water, tire pressures etc.
• Ensure safe custody of vehicles and tools.
• Diagnose and carry out minor repairs and adjustments,
• Initiate requests for procurement of vehicle servicing and prepare documentation necessary for servicing or repairs.

Reporting
• Report to the Supervisor all problems on check including servicing, maintenance and when major repairs are required.

Record keeping
• Maintain records and reports of work, repairs, accidents, incidents, and unusual occurrences.
• Record and maintain vehicle travel records in the log book, and ensure that they are authorized by the relevant supervisor
• Ensure that the driving license is up to date.
• Monitor the insurance policy dates and any other documentation, and inform the supervisor in time for renewal.

Carry out any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor

MINIMUM EDUCATION:
• Minimum of Uganda Advanced certificate of Education (UACE) or its equivalent,
• A certificate in defensive driving is an added advantage.
A certificate in motor vehicle mechanics is an added advantage.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
• At least three years of working experience in a similar or related position
• Valid Driving Permit of Classes B and C/C1.

EXPECTED PERSONAL COMPETENCES AND SKILLS
• Computer literacy.
• High level of integrity, resilience and reliability
• Excellent time management.
• Excellent interpersonal and people skills.
• Self-respect, team building and organizational skills.
• Good decision making skills.
• Good Analytical and good communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and pay attention to detail.