Driver at IPAS

Job Description

• The Driver position is responsible for meeting the transportation needs of the project as assigned.
• In accordance with supervisors instructions, transports in-country employees and visitors within the city and surrounding area.
• Maintains vehicle in clean and serviceable condition and performs minor maintenance of a preventive nature. Completes trip tickets and mileage. Collects and deliver mails around the city
• This is a full-time position based in Abeokuta, Ogun state and is available for immediate start.

Key Responsibilities

• Fulfill the transport needs and carry out the driving requirements of the office as directed
• Convey staff to the various places and destinations as they may need to visit in the course of their work.
• Facilitate the transfer of visitors to/from their respective hotels to the office as well as airport transfers upon request.
• Ensure the safety of staff and visitors by driving safely at all times.
• Record all trips in the vehicle log-book.
• Ensure vehicles always have sufficient fuel; manage vehicle fuel cards and maintain proper logs of trips made. Confirm card usage and reconcile fuel bills before sending to finance for payment processing.
• Ensure security of vehicles.
• Maintain the cleanliness of vehicles by regularly washing the Interior and exterior.
• Ensure vehicles are kept in good working order; regularly check lights, Indicators, brakes, tire pressure, oil, battery and radiator and report any defects to the supervisor.
• Conduct trips using the shortest possible route and avoid unnecessary deviations and multiple tops to minimize mileage and time wastage
• Follow the correct procedure in the event of an accident. Notify the supervisor immediately and render assistance where necessary
• In liaison with the supervisor, ensure that all necessary servicing is performed by reputable outlets
• Display good road manners and obey all traffic regulations. Stop only where it is safe to do so
• Understand that use of vehicles for personal trips by self or other staff is prohibited
• Run official errands as directed, pay office bills, collect and deliver packages/mail from the post office. Make bank deposits upon request by the finance team
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements for the Position

• Completion of elementary school
• Must have a valid driving license
• A minimum of one year of driving experience in the south-west of Nigeria
• Must be resident in Ogun State.
• Must have basic skills in vehicle maintenance; ability to do simple general maintenance as required on the vehicle
• Must be conversant with all traffic regulations and the Highway Code.
• Must be ready to make long distance trips
• Basic skills in office operating systems is an added advantage