Overview
The role of Casual Worker - Driver is to ensure the safety and security of passengers, cargo, and vehicles while complying with traffic laws and organizational regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure the safety and security of passengers, cargo, and vehicles at all times.
- Drive in compliance with Nigerian traffic laws and DRC driving regulations.
- Adapt driving speed and route selection according to road, security, and weather conditions.
- Remind passengers to fasten seatbelts and enforce DRC safety standards during travel.
- Ensure continuous communication with base while on duty, following DRC communication protocols.
- Conduct daily and weekly checks on vehicles (fuel, oil, water, tires, batteries, brakes, lights, communication equipment).
- Carry out journey preparations, including verifying spare tire(s), first aid kit, recovery kit, and other required equipment.
- Ensure timely servicing and maintenance of vehicles as per manufacturer’s recommendations and inform supervisor of required repairs.
- Respond promptly to vehicle faults, breakdowns, or flat tires, using appropriate tools and procedures.
- Keep vehicles clean inside and outside, ensuring tidiness after each trip.
- Ensure all vehicles comply with Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS).
- Maintain accurate, legible, and up-to-date logbooks for all trips, mileage, fuel consumption, oil changes, and maintenance records.
- Ensure that all vehicle documents (registration, insurance, roadworthiness certificates) are valid and always kept in the vehicle.
- Carry personal driving license and ensure it is always valid.
- Report all accidents, incidents, or near-misses immediately to the Logistics Officer and complete incident reports within the required timeframe.
- Submit monthly vehicle logbooks, fuel receipts, and maintenance records to the logistics department.
- Load and offload goods, ensuring safe handling and secure transportation.
- Deliver and collect official documents, correspondence, and parcels as required.
- Provide support with office and guesthouse shopping and procurement errands when assigned.
- Ensure transported goods are properly documented with delivery notes, waybills, or other supporting documents.
- Verify the condition of delivered goods and return duly signed documentation to the logistics team.
- Operate vehicles only on official DRC business and upon authorization by the Logistics Officer or designated staff.
- Ensure passengers and cargo transported are duly authorized.
- Handle DRC property responsibly and report misuse or negligence.
- Strictly adhere to DRC’s Code of Conduct, Security Standard Operating Procedures, and organizational values.
- Respect confidentiality and integrity when dealing with sensitive information or documents.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
Required Experience
Previous Experience in a Humanitarian NGO as a driver of owned or hired fleet
Qualifications
- Minimun of OND or equivalent.
- Able to read and write
- Able to fill the vehicle log book and checklist.