DRIVER II (CLINICAL WASTE) -Okavango District Council

VACANCY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Okavango District Council employees for the above-mentioned post, tenable in Shakawe.

Qualification: Minimum PSLE Certificate plus Class B Driving License and PRDP (Hazardous)

Experience:

Must have served for at least two (2) years as an Okavango District Council employee and possess a valid Class B Driver’s license which has been held for at least two (2) years.

Benefits:

. Contributory Pension Scheme (Government pays 15%, employee 5%)
. Optional Contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 80%, employee 20%)

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To collect and transport clinical waste from health facilities and deliver it to a designated waste facility.

DUTIES:

. Drives clinical vehicles with or without a trailer transporting clinical or hazardous waste in accordance with traffic regulations.
. Performs daily basic routine checks before starting the vehicle and reports identifiable faults to the supervisor.
. Maintains the vehicle logbook by ensuring it is readily available in the vehicle and signed by the action officer before commencement of the journey.
. Repairs tyre punctures and replaces worn-out tyres, ensuring tyres are inflated to the correct pressure for the load and road conditions.
. Washes and cleans the vehicle with the assistance of clinical waste collectors, including cleaning the refrigeration unit.
. Reports accidents to the police and supervisor.
. Monitors vehicle mileage and informs the supervisor when the vehicle is due for servicing.
. Checks the insurance and license disc for validity and reports expiry to the supervisor.
. Undertakes any other related duties as directed by management.

Key Competencies Required:

. Deciding and Initiating Action
. Working with People
. Adhering to Principles and Values
. Writing and Reporting
. Planning and Organizing
. Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
. Coping with Pressures and Setbacks