Post Bus Driver – 2 Positions Jobs – Posta Uganda

Job Overview

Posta Uganda is recruiting two Post Bus Drivers to operate postal transport services across Kampala and surrounding areas. This role is vital for ensuring the secure and timely delivery of mail and passengers while maintaining the highest standards of road safety and vehicle care. Successful candidates will join a trusted government institution with a nationwide presence.

The Post Bus Driver is responsible for the safe operation of postal vehicles, adherence to schedules, and the protection of mail and passenger welfare. This position demands professionalism, vigilance, and a strong commitment to public service. Drivers serve as the frontline representatives of Posta Uganda in communities across the region.

Ideal applicants will possess the necessary commercial driving qualifications and a proven record of safe vehicle operation. The role offers stable employment with opportunities to contribute to national infrastructure. Posta Uganda values reliability, integrity, and a customer-focused approach in all its transport personnel.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate the Post Bus safely along designated routes while obeying all traffic laws and postal service regulations.

• Conduct daily pre-trip inspections of the vehicle, checking oil, fuel, tires, lights, brakes, and safety equipment.

• Maintain accurate logs of mileage, fuel consumption, journey times, and any incidents or mechanical issues encountered.

• Ensure the security and confidentiality of all mail items and assist passengers with special needs, including the elderly and disabled.

• Keep the bus clean and secure after each shift, liaising with the conductor on broker and authority relations as required.

• Complete and sign the Daily Bus Return form and submit it to the supervisor immediately upon returning to headquarters.

• Respond promptly to emergencies by providing first aid or coordinating assistance while prioritizing passenger safety.

• Adhere to scheduled timetables to guarantee timely mail delivery and passenger transport across all assigned routes.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Hold a valid Ugandan driver’s license with classes CE, D, D1, DIE, or DE authorizing operation of heavy passenger vehicles.

• Possess a current passenger bus driver’s badge issued by the Ministry of Works and Transport.