Driver - Beirut

Role Summary

The Driver is responsible for providing transport services to University executives, faculty, staff, students and guests, drop-off and pick-up of materials related to University business, and delivering mail.  Additionally, he/she will be assisting in the bus shuttle operation.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides transport services to all eligible LAU community from senior administration to students from/to various destinations
• Assists with the bus shuttle operations transporting students to campus and back, requiring an early morning presence.  Communicates with bus shuttle provider to maintain smooth operation
• Answers phone inquiries (outside office hours) regarding bus shuttle timing, routing, stops, etc.
• Delivers by-hand mail sent from LAU offices to suppliers, schools, universities, Alumni, etc…, press releases to media, and inter-campus mails and parcels
• Picks up / delivers the University’s daily mail from/to the Government’s Post Office and LAU campus Post Office for subsequent distribution
• Picks up the University’s requests on goods when delivery cannot be made by the supplier
• Ensures that the University vehicle that is being used is taken care of in terms of fuel refill, wash, routine inspection on oil level, etc…)
• Follows up on yearly mechanic fees and drop-off vehicles for yearly mechanic inspections
• Reports accidents, vehicle malfunctions, traffic violations, etc.
• Submits an accurate record of accomplished tasks
• Provides backup support when needed to ensure continuity of operations
• Performs other duties pertinent to this job as assigned

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Baccalaureate II Diploma or its equivalent Technical Diploma (i.e. BT3) with a minimum of 3 years of professional driving experience OR Brevet with a minimum of 6 years of professional driving experience
• Public driving license
• Thorough knowledge of Lebanese territory along with familiarity with WhatsApp and Google maps
• Basic knowledge of written and oral English
• Ability to work during weekends, holidays, and beyond working hours as needed

Work Schedule

This position follows a work schedule from Monday to Saturday, with the possibility of additional hours based on operational needs. The driver should demonstrate flexibility and availability to respond to occasional or urgent situations as required. This position involves physical demands, including prolonged periods of driving, loading/unloading materials, and the ability to lift, carry, or move items as needed.

Interested candidates should email their CVs with a letter of interest outlining the applicant’s relevant experience to vacancy2@lau.edu.lb, specifying the job title in the subject line. 

CVs should include the exact month and year while listing the candidate’s professional experience and educational background.

Closing date for accepting applications is Friday, July 11, 2025.

No applications will be accepted after this date, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The Lebanese American University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.