This is a Full-Time, on-site role located at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow, Russian Federation. We are seeking U.S. citizens who are willing to relocate to Moscow.
Company: MEC Energy Services, LLC
Location: US Embassy Moscow
Job Title: Motorpool Driver/Coordinator
Relocation Requirement: This position requires relocation. The employer provides transportation to and from the host nation from the employee’s point of hire in accordance with the successful candidate's offer letter.
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At MEC, we’re seeking skilled professionals across a wide range of disciplines—including skilled trades, facilities management, logistics, administration, technical services, and operations—to help support the critical mission of U.S. diplomatic facilities worldwide. Every role plays an important part in maintaining safe, secure, and mission-ready environments for American personnel serving overseas.
If you’re looking for meaningful work, the opportunity to live and work internationally, and an outstanding compensation and benefits package, we’d love to hear from you.
Why Join MEC?
- Competitive compensation
- Company-paid housing and utilities overseas
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Paid travel to your overseas assignment
- The opportunity to live and work abroad while supporting an important U.S. Government mission
- Professional growth through unique international experience
The Motor Pool Coordinator/Driver oversees all personnel and assets in the Motorpool. The Coordinator plans, directs, and monitors the use and maintenance of motor vehicles and the training and assignment of drivers (assigned and incidental) to provide efficient and safe transportation to post personnel and official visitors.
The position is in the General Services Section and under the supervision of the GSO/AGSO or Designee. The incumbent directly supervises two automotive mechanics/drivers and provides guidance and direction to all embassy incidental drivers.
Language: Russian language proficiency required.
Duties/Responsibilities
Fleet Management
- Manages post’s Motorpool fleet, consisting of armored and unarmored vehicles from all USG agencies at post.
- Reviews available online operational data such as the Analytics Fleet Digest in order to compile post reporting such as the vehicle allocation methodology (VAM), vehicle-level data, or target fleet size.
- Supervises insert value Dispatchers, insert value Auto Mechanics, and insert value Chauffeurs. (minimum 5 FTE)
- Oversees the management of official and mission-sponsored trips, ensuring Motor Pool has enough resources to cover all the needs, and Chauffeurs have proper travel orders in place as required.
- Coordinates the shipping and delivery of new vehicles.
- Prepares vehicles for disposal in accordance with the vehicle replacement program requirements.
Procurement of Contract Services
- Initiates the procurement of all necessary contracting services such as maintenance and repair services, vehicle rentals, etc.
- Develop the scope of work for all contract services.
- Negotiates best prices and monitors the performance of the service contractors.
- Serves as the Contractor Officer Representative (COR), including monitoring blanket purchase agreements, for automotive related contracts such as taxi, fuel, or vehicle maintenance services.
Training
- Provides safe driver training using the Smith System to Motor Pool Chauffeurs as well as incidental drivers.
- Maintains training records and ensures that each operator’s training status complies with the Department of State regulations.
Reporting
- Prepares annual inventory reports and motor vehicle surveys, and other periodic reports.
- Tracks all trip tickets, fuel usage, maintenance tickets in the Fleet Management Information System (FMIS).
Motor Vehicle Operation:
- Safely operates armored/non-armored vehicles as required for official business, including to transport COM, DCM, and other personnel within the city and the surrounding areas.
- Acts as alert observer and prevents unauthorized access to the vehicle and the surrounding area while on official business.
- Analyses the daily driving schedule, ensuring familiarity with primary and alternate routes to the destination(s).
- Cleans, polishes and checks vehicle before and after operation to ensure that it is in serviceable condition.
- Drives in motorcades for visiting dignitaries such as the U.S. President, Secretary of State, members of Congress, flag military officers etc. as assigned.
- Handles cash up to $1,000 for fuel and incidentals.
Record Keeping & Reporting:
- Conducts vehicle inspection and reports vehicle deficiencies to the Motorpool Coordinator.
- Completes daily trip ticket after vehicle inspection. Prepares accident and vehicle reports, trip logs and travel documents.
Courier Operations:
- Serves as a special messenger in delivering documents or invitations or in completing other various tasks for the Mission.
Required Qualifications:
- Must be 21 years of age or older, have completed secondary school or obtained a GED and possess a valid driver’s license.
- A 3/3 language level in Russian is required.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
If you’re adaptable, thrive in dynamic environments, and are ready to take your career beyond borders, we encourage you to apply today. Join a team that supports the U.S. Department of State’s global mission while gaining valuable international experience and enjoying a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Click the “Apply for Job” button below to begin your journey.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you located in or willing to relocate to Moscow Russian Federation for this role?
Language:
Security clearance:
Work Location: On the road
