Job Responsibilities:

1.        Provision of transport services

• Drives CRS/Ethiopia’s vehicles/trucks safely as per schedule issued by the Managers.
• Provides the necessary care for passengers and goods (checks and receives items) to be transported, ensures that every passenger wear seatbelts at all times while traveling in CRS/ET’s vehicle
• Provide support to CRS staff and visitors in transporting materials and persons to project sites, including loading and unloading from CRS vehicles as required.
• Respect local traffic laws and drive within CRS and locally established speed limits.
• Do not accept unknown riders - particularly individuals carrying weapons, wearing military uniforms, or those linked to conflicts - inside CRS vehicles.
• Prior to going to the field: fuel the truck/vehicle and check oil and lubricant levels; procure additional fuel as required for the mission; verify that all documents are in order and available in the vehicle glove box;
• Ensure trucks/vehicles are never used for personal reasons without the approval of the senior managers.
• Renews own driving license in a timely manner;
• Secures cargo on the truck with ropes, chains, hooks and clamps;
• Places protective padding around commodities to prevent damage during transit;
• Ensures that truck is loaded in such a manner as to make maximum use of available space and that load is evenly distributed and secured;
• Ensures truck is used for authorized purpose only and that no unauthorized cargo/passenger is transported;
• Inspect truck at all times and report any defects to supervisor.

2.        Undertaking minor repair and maintenance

•  Understand the basic operations and maintenance requirements of CRS vehicles so as to be able to operate them in a safe manner.
• Performs routine checks on vehicles on a daily basis and reports as necessary on vehicle damage and time of service;
• Performs emergency roadside repairs, such as changing tires, installing light bulbs, fuses and spark plugs;
• Checks/corrects proper functioning of all warning and safety instruments on the vehicle before operation;
• Ensures that vehicles are clean at all times;
• Ensures that all the necessary tools and accessories and all First Aid Kits are in place and in good working order;

3.        Compiling Reports and other functions

• Fills out log sheet/book for every trip as per CRS/ET’s policy, make sure passengers to sign vehicle log sheets and summit it at the end of each week.
• Reports any vehicle problems including damage and breakdowns to supervisor immediately upon return from a trip;
•  Inform the main CRS office of any danger – immediate or potential – to the security of CRS staff or equipment
• Reports any accident to the police/relevant Government authority, to the Insurance Company and the supervisor immediately.
• Make sure Abyssinia Card fuel receipt is submitted or send to Supervisor immediately after top up
• Avoid in loading unknown parcels, baggage, or other questionable loads into the vehicles.
• Perform other logistics and procurement activities as and when requested.
• Performs other related duties as required.