Light Motor Vehicle Driver Level 3

Aliases: LMV Driver, Driver

Industry/Sector(s): Automotive

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Light Motor Vehicle Driver Level 3 is expected to perform include:

Driving safely on assigned routes with or without a senior driver
Assessing the road worthiness of the vehicle
Checking whether the vehicle meets the basic legal and compliance requirements
Checking the vehicle service history and recording deviations if observed during the trip
Following driving practices to ensure safety of life and materials

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^3,4

It is not a desk job
Need not handle a team
Local travelling is a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs are available
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Organizations usually work for 5/6 days a week for 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from organization to organization
Shift system may be available
Overtime is common

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ¹

Preferably, 8^th
Certified training for Light Motor Vehicle Driver Level 3 (programme aligned to ASC/Q 9702 released by Automotive Skills Development Council)

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Ability to follow safe driving techniques and good driving habits
Knowledge of routes and alternate routes
Ability to troubleshoot in the event of technical problems
Expertise in using appropriate equipment and alarm systems to limit danger
Ability to repair a vehicle in case of a breakdown

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Expertise in driving multiple vehicles other than Light Motor Vehicles
Training in ASDC Commercial Vehicle Driving Assistant certification
Training in ASDC Auto Service Technician Level 2 certification
Some training in stress management techniques like yoga
Good communication skills

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Institute of Road Traffic Education
http://www.irte.com/
Maruti Driving School
http://www.marutidrivingschool.com/
PSG Driving School
http://www.psgtech.edu/ds/duration&fees.html

Hi-Tech Driving ™ Schools Pvt. Ltd
http://www.hitechdrivingschool.com/

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

For scholarship and schemes, use further links like:

https://scholarships.gov.in/

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://www.irte.com/driver-trainings.html

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ⁵

Light Motor Vehicle Driver Level 3 → Senior Driver → Transport/Admin Manager → Head of Transportation

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ²

For candidates with 2 - 7 years of experience - Rs 12,000 to Rs 16,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ¹

Generally, 0 to 6 months of experience required in driving a Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) with a valid driving licence

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ^2,3

Organizations that require transportation of people and material
Organizations that have transportation facility for staff e.g. BPOs, IT companies, airline companies, etc.
Tourist companies
Cab service companies
Transportation companies
Anyone who requires drivers for personal work or for business commuting

KEYWORDS

Driver
Light Motor Vehicle

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	8322.0501	Light Motor Vehicle Driver Level 3
ISCO 2008	8322	Car, Taxi and Van Drivers
NIC 2008	49219	Other urban or suburban passenger transport n.e.c.
QP Reference	ASC/Q9702	Light Motor Vehicle Driver Level 3
NSQF	3	Not Available

REFERENCES

1	http://www.naukri.com/job-listings-Driver-Commercial-License-Industrybuying-com-Delhi-Delhi-NCR-National-Capital-Region--2-to-7-years-210616001779?src=jobsearchDeskJD&sid=14684990863073&xp=12&qp=lmv%20driver&srcPage=s
2	http://www.naukri.com/job-listings-Driver-automatic-Car--Confidential-Delhi-1-to-4-years-280316005537?src=jobsearchDesk&sid=14684991362125&xp=1&qp=lmv%20driver,%20shift&srcPage=s

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