Transportation Planner (Kingston, Jamaica) - Jamaica Urban Transport Company Limited (JUTC)

 The JUTC is an agency of the Ministry of Transport and Mining and is the exclusive provider of public transit services in the Kingston Metropolitan Transit Region (KMTR). The Company delivers public transport services seven days a week and in some instances up to 14 hours a day. The operations of the JUTC spread across various depots in the Kingston Metropolitan Transit Region (KMTR) - Spanish Town, Portmore and Rockfort.

We invite a technical, proactive and innovative individual to join the JUTC as our next Transportation Planner.

Core Function:

Reporting to the Supervisor, Route and System Planning, the incumbent will be responsible to perform duties to include but not limited to conducting the relevant research, performing data analyses to inform daily decision-making, shaping transportation plans and policies geared at improving the Company's operational efficiency and service delivery.

Knowledge and Skills Experience:

• Bachelors of Science Degree in Geography, Urban and Regional Planning or equivalent qualifications.
• One (1) year working experience in a related field.
• Excellent knowledge of research methods and questionnaire design.
• Sound knowledge of public transport logistics
• Sound knowledge of the geography and street network of the Kingston Metropolitan Transport Region.
• Excellent planning and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
• Competent in ArcGIS
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Good presentation development and delivery skills.
• Good analytical and creative skills
• The ability to work in a dynamic environment.

Remuneration:

Salary at: $3,094,839.00 per annum, payable monthly

A detailed curriculum vitae should be sent by July 14, 2023 to:

"Recruitment",

Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited,

Michael Manley Drive,

P.O. Box 575,

Twickenham Park,

Spanish Town,

St. Catherine.

Email: recruitment@jutc.com.jm

Note: While we thank all applicants for their interest, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

JUTC YOUR ROUTE TO EXCELLENCE

Auto Mechanics (JUTC) - Spanish Town, St. Catherine

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited seeks to recruit Auto Mechanics. 

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

• NCTVET level 2 or City & Guilds Parts 2 in Automotive Engineering or equivalent qualifications
• At least two (2) to four (4) years working experience in a similar position
• An Open General Driver's License would be an asset

Core Function:

The incumbent among other functions will undertake any nature of minor to major repair including in depth reconditioning of major units, diagnose in depth systems defect and develop methods for repair and test routine.

The successful candidate should possess:

• Excellent knowledge of automotive technology including hydraulics, electrical and air brake systems
• Excellent knowledge of relevant safety procedures
• Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair faults in automotive systems
• Ability to operate specialized tools and equipment
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good time management skills
• Good report writings skills

Applications with detailed resumes should be sent by June 2, 2023 to: 

Salary range: $1,272,269 per annum, payable fortnightly

"Recruitment"

Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited

Michael Manley Drive,

P.O. Box 575,

Twickenham Park,

Spanish Town,

St. Catherine.

Email: recruitment@jutc.com.jm

JUTC, YOUR ROUTE TO EXCELLENCE

 

Public Procurement Administrator (Kingston, Jamaica) - Jamaica Urban Transit Company Ltd. (JUTC)

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited, seeks to recruit a Public Procurement Administrator.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

• Diploma in Public Administration/Management Studies/Accounting or any related field
• At least one (1) year procurement experience in a similar position

Core Functions:

Reporting to the Manager, Public Procurement, the incumbent will be responsible for performing administrative duties which include but are not limited to providing the necessary support to the Department and the Internal Procurement Committee, managing spare parts clearance and advertising processes for procurements.

The successful candidate should also possess:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• The ability to work on own initiative and also as part of a team
• Strong ethical standards and integrity
• Ability to pay keen attention to details and must be highly confidential
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment

Applications with detailed resumes should be sent by November 23, 2022 to: 

"Recruitment",

Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited,

Michael Manley Drive,

P.O. Box 575,

Twickenham Park,

Spanish Town, St. Catherine.

Email: recruitment@jutc.com.jm

Note: While we thank all applicants for their interest, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

"JUTC, your route to excellence!"

Paralegal (St. Catherine, Jamaica) - Jamaica Urban Transit Company Ltd.

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited seeks to recruit a Paralegal.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's of Laws degree or paralegal certification
• At least two (2) years working experience in a similar post

Core Functions:

Reporting to the Legal Officer, the Paralegal will be required to perform administrative support functions including legal research and drafting documents

The successful candidate should also possess:

• The ability to work under pressure
• Sound knowledge of litigation practice and procedures 
• Knowledge of contract law, commercial law and company law
• Knowledge of Personal Injury Claims
• Sound knowledge of records management techniques
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite applications and other office software and equipment
• Excellent research skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent creativity and problem-solving skills
• Highly proactive and flexible work attitude
• Excellent administrative skills

Applications with detailed résumés should be submitted by August 22, 2020 to:

"Recruitment"

Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited

Michael Manley Drive,

P.O. Box 575,

Twickenham Park, Spanish Town,

St. Catherine.

Email: recruitment@jutc.com.jm

Note: While we thank all applicants for their interest, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

General Manager (Kingston) - Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC)

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited seeks to recruit a General Manager - Depot Operations. 

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• BSc. Degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management or equivalent qualifications
• Ten (10) years experience as a manager in operations management of which at least five (5) years in charge of a business unit or a major cost centre

Core Functions:

 The General Manager is responsible for delivering a safe, clean, courteous and reliable public transport service that meets the requirements of commuters along assigned routes, and maintaining optimal levels of operational efficiency, productivity and cost effectiveness in the utilization of all resources allocated to the depot.

The successful candidate should also possess:

• Sound knowledge of the road network of the Kingston Metropolitan Transport
• Knowledge of logistics and scheduling
• Sound knowledge of fleet management and maintenance
• Ability to use data to establish and analyze trends
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously in a fast paced and highly complex work environment
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite 
• Strong leadership and motivating skills
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Well developed human relations and negotiating skills

Applications with detailed résumés should be sent by October 12, 2020 to:

"Recruitment"

Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited

Michael Manley Drive,

P.O. Box 575,

Twickenham Park, Spanish Town

Email: recruitment@jutc.com.jm 

Note: While we thank all applicants for their interest, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Safety Officer (Spanish Town, Jamaica) - JUTC

 The Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited seeks to recruit a Safety Officer.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational, Health and Safety or equivalent qualifications
• Three (3) years working experience in a similar capacity
• Basic First Aid training

Core Functions:

The Safety Officer is responsible for coordinating the implementation of safety programs that will eliminate hazards and unsafe conditions throughout the Company and enforce compliance with Company policies, government safety regulations and industry standards.

The successful candidate should also possess:

• Expert knowledge of laws and regulations relating to Occupational Health and Safety
• Expert knowledge of Safety regulations and procedures for equipment and buses' mechanical/electrical operations
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Excellent administrative skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and knowledge of team dynamics
• Ability to work under pressure to meet stringent deadlines
• Good time management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to use sound judgement
• Proven analytical skills, including ability to research and analyze data and develop recommendations and plans

Applications with detailed résumés should be sent by September 28, 2020 to:

"Recruitment"

Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited 

Michael Manley Drive

P.O. Box 575, Twickenham Park,

Spanish Town.

Email: recruitment@jutc.com.jm

Note: We thank all applicants for their interest, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.