Summary:
The U.S. Mission in Uganda is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Truck Driver/Chauffeur.

The work schedule for this position is:
Full Time, 45 hours per week
Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (4 weeks) following receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position: No.

Duties:
• Operates a medium sized or large truck, with some manual or leader-role duties involved in loading and unloading the vehicle driven.

Qualifications and Evaluations
EDUCATION:
• Completion of Secondary school is required.

Requirements:
EXPERIENCE:
• At least three years of experience as a truck driver is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:
• Must have a good working knowledge of the city and its environs, including driving routes and traffic patterns.

Must be familiar with the location of hospitals, police and fire stations within the city and its immediate surroundings.

LANGUAGE:
• English level II (Limited knowledge) Reading/Writing/Speaking is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Must hold a valid driver’s license for a minimum of 5 years. Must have the ability to read maps and plan driving routes.
• Must have good verbal communication skills, and an ability to handle all persons with professionalism and discretion.

Must be able to perform basic vehicle inspection and must possess intermediate level automotive maintenance skills.
• Must have basic computer skills to maintain reports and for communication purposes.