JOB DETAILS:
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.