Driver at American University of Nigeria (AUN)

Department: Facilities Management

Summary of Position

• Duties include operating and maintaining transportation vehicles with a focus on safety and customer courtesy.
• Operates and maintains assigned vehicle(s).
• Maintains vehicle records.
• Performs daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
• Ensures that periodic scheduled vehicle maintenance is completed and reported.
• Prepares trip reports, accident and incident reports.
• Assists passengers in and out of the vehicle.
• Provides safety briefing to passengers; and providing other services as requested by management when not engaged in transportation service.

Position Requirements

• High school and acceptable Experience and Training or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, provided the age and safe driving record requirements are met.
• Class “E” Nigerian driver’s licence.
• Must be a minimum of 21 and maximum of 40 years of age in addition to a safe driving record;
• Must also be available to work flexible hours.
• Ability to drive a multi-passenger vehicle safely and appropriately, including ability to read and interpret road signs in English;
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Ability to establish effective professional relationships with customers, co-workers, and upper level staff and employees;
• Ability to prepare concise and accurate records and reports;
• Extensive knowledge of the operations and features of assigned vehicle(s);
• Ability to recognize vehicle maintenance needs;
• Ability to perform minor vehicle repairs;
• Skilled in reasoning skills to interpret policies and procedures, maps, and route directions;
• Ability to administer First Aid and CPR.
• Must be able to pass Department of Transportation physical exam and successfully complete an Alcohol/Drug screening process.

Other Requirements, Abilities for the Position:

• Serves as a positive role model while providing transportation service.
• Customer service skills.
• Team player.

Description of Benefits
Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the University.