Employment Opportunity - Driver

 
Recruitment Details

• Title: Driver
• Salary: Commensurate with experience
• Employment Status: Full-time (Probationary period: three months, possible extension, maximum 6 months)
• Working hours: Monday to Friday from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (one hour lunch break)
      *Lunch breaks may be taken in the vehicle, and fixed lunch hours cannot always be ensured due to operational requirements.
      *Assignments may require overtime including during weekends, public holidays, and overnight trips.
• Location: Consulate-General of Japan in Houston, 909 Fannin Street, Suite 3000, Houston TX 77010
• Benefits:
  • Paid time off
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid holidays (federal holidays and some Japanese national holidays)

 
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Safely operating official vehicles including, sedans and vans, as specified by officials and/or the car dispatcher.
• Observing all traffic regulations and ensuring the safety of the passengers at all times.
• Inspecting official vehicles before and after each driving assignment and reporting any issues.
• Maintaining awareness of traffic conditions and sharing information that could affect operations.
• Ensuring official vehicles are mission ready (including fuel, car wash, clean up, inspection, etc.)
• Keeping a work phone with you and being available to answer at all times.
• Being prepared in the case of a car accident.
• Assisting other sections of the consulate as needed.
• Other administrative tasks as assigned; delivering, loading, unloading, and carrying items. 

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Fluent in English
• Valid driver’s license, experience working as a professional driver
• Extensive knowledge of local geographic area
• Strong work ethic
• Punctuality and flexibility
• Sound judgement and objectivity

Selection Process:
Screening will continue until the position is filled. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

• First round: Document screening
• Second round: Interview and road exam

Application:
Please send the below documents via email to cgj.joboffer.admin@ho.mofa.go.jp, including "Driver Application_(Your name)_(Date)" in the email subject line.

• Curriculum vitae
• Proof of legal authorization to work in the U.S. (e.g., a copy of a passport or green card)
• Copy of driving license (front and back)
• Documents showing traffic violation history (e.g., driving record issued by Texas DPS)
• Copy of AAA membership card (if applicable)
• Reference letter(s) (if any)

※We cannot accept any inquiries of any kind regarding selection process and application.
※All candidates will be subject to background checks and security screening.
※We ask you to submit （1）＋（2） for hiring.
　（1） Certificate of no criminal record
　（2） The Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MEC), Form MCSA-5876 certificate can be found at https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/regulations/medical/medical-examiners-certificate-commercial-driver-medical-certification