Driver/Mechanic

Main Purpose of Job

The Driver Mechanic Work as an integral part of the MCF-funded community services pathways to provide driving service to the JHUCCP Ethiopia Oromia Region (Jimma) staff, guests.

Major Responsibilities

• Provide driving service to the MCF Project Ethiopia staff with due care & attention.
• Provides driving service to guests and visitors of the MCF Project Ethiopia staff as instructed
• Settles telephone, water and electricity bills of the MCF Project Ethiopia office on time if required
• Performs purchases as instructed
• Keeps the vehicle clean and amiable for travel
• Service vehicles according to the established preventive maintenance schedule
• Ascertains the roadworthiness of the vehicle
• Rotate and balance tires; change oil and filters; lubricate vehicle parts; inspect and replace hoses, belts, mirrors, lamps; and maintain all fluid levels.
• Maintains and fixes minor mechanical problems in the vehicle
• Follows up on the periodic service and maintenance schedule of the vehicle
• Ensure the 3^rd party and other insurance coverage are intact
• Keeps a logbook and records travel detail of the vehicle consistently & ensure the Daily Movement Sheets (log books) are signed by the user each day
• Distributes and collects messages to and from different organizations as instructed
• When damage, theft or accident occurs on or by the vehicle immediately inform the respected region with adequate particulars
• Assists the staff of the BA Project Ethiopia staff whenever requested
• Performs any other related duties as and when requested.

Reports to: The Cluster Manager

Required no : 1 (one)

Duration of Employment: 1 year with possible extension

Knowledge, skills and experience required

• Ability to diagnose mechanical problems and perform repairs with general supervision
• Ability to operate equipment and tools involved in vehicle repair
• Ability to lift heavy equipment and vehicle parts
• Ability to pass required driver safety training
• Five years work experience as a driver mechanic
• NGO experience and Mechanical Experience are an advantage
• Experience in an NGO environment, and with very good experience in driving four-wheel drive (4WD)/field vehicles in the rural parts of the country Diploma in Auto-mechanics is an advantage
• Valid 3rd-grade driving license. 10th 12th grade complete.
• Ability to communicate in English languages, being local language speaker is advantageous