Messenger -Level 2, [1 Vacant post] -Kingston salary $1,439,455 annually
JOB PURPOSE
Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor, Transport, the Messenger is responsible:
- For the delivery of mails/packages to the various Customs Locations in a timely and efficient manner.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
Technical/Professional Responsibilities
- Walk, ride motorcycle, drive vehicles, or use public conveyances in order to reach destinations to deliver mail and/or packages.
- Load motor bike/vehicles with listed goods, ensuring goods are loaded correctly and taking precautions with hazardous goods.
- Unload and sort items collected along delivery routes.
- Receive messages or materials to be delivered, and information on recipients, such as names, addresses, telephone numbers, and delivery instructions, communicated via CUG telephone, or in person.
- Plan and follow the most efficient routes for delivering goods.
- Deliver items, documents, and packages, between various branch/units of Jamaica Customs, and to other Ministries/Departments/Agencies as instructed by Supervisor.
Administrative Responsibilities
- Ability to prepare reports of a simple nature.
- Ability to understand and appreciate the responsibilities of the post.
- Prioritizes and executes multiple projects simultaneously, and follow through on issues in a timely manner.
Customer Service Responsibilities
- Maintains customer service principles, standards and measurements;
- Identifies and incorporates the interests and needs of customers in business process design;
- Ensures critical success factors are identified and meets expectations;
Other Responsibilities
- Performs any other duties assigned from time to time.
- May be required to provide witness statements, attend court proceedings, and give evidence.
- Complies with Health & Safety Policies & Procedures and mitigates and minimizes workplace hazards.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Core
- To respond quickly to situations in case of an accident or incident on the road
- Positive energy, and attention to detail
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good decision making skills
- Strong customer orientation skills
- Strong initiative and resourcefulness skills
- Ability to interact with staff at all levels in a fast paced environment
- Good time-management, planning and organizational skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Good judgement and decision making skills
- Firm commitment to providing superb customer service
- Ability to work under pressure and respond professionally to multiple crises situations.
- High levels of integrity, professionalism, ethics, and ability to maintain confidentiality
Technical
- An understanding in the operation of motor vehicles.
- An understanding in the business and operations of Jamaica Customs.
- Working knowledge of mechanics.
- Working knowledge of the Road Traffic Act
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Completion of High School.
- Three (3) years’ experience with riding a motorcycle and driving a motor vehicle with minimal accident occurrence.
- General Driver’s License.
- An understanding of government operations guidelines and principles in operating their assets.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE JOB
- Work will be conducted mainly outdoors.
- Subject to certain amount of dust, heat and danger.
- Exposure to the sun and sometimes inclement weather conditions.
- Involves working in a fast-paced environment with on-going interactions with critical stakeholders.
Applications, including résumés, should be submitted no later than Friday, June 13th, 2025
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by HRMD
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