Sector
Automotive
Keyword

Driver

Light Motor Vehicle

Minimum - 8th

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

Preferably 0 to 6 months? experience of driving a Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) with a valid driving licence

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

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

Expertise in driving multiple vehicles other than Light Motor Vehicles

ASDC Commercial Vehicle Driving Assistant certificate holder

ASDC Auto Service Technician Level 2 certificate holder

Some training in stress management techniques like yoga

Dependable

Responsible

Good communication skills

Patience Focused

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

Working is 6 days a week

Working hours depend on the destination and number of trips

The job may involve working in shifts including nights, overtime, working on weekends and holidays

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?No

One may develop occupational hazards like injury, accidents, exhaustion, fatigue, respiratory disorder, etc.

Health risks include constant exposure to dust, gases, chemicals, etc.

Below 2 years? experience -INR5,000 toINR8,000 per month

2-5 years? experience -INR8,000 toINR10,000 per month

Over 5 years? experience -INR10,000 toINR15,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Indian Automotive Industry: The Way Forward

The growth of the Indian Auto Component industry in little over the first decade of the 21st century is phenomenal. The industry transformed gradually in stages, from serving just the Indian market ? majority to replacement market, to global OEMs and the replacement market. The Auto Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA) has significance for global recognition and has an impact on the GDP. It has a supporting role in the growth of the Indian automobile sector and in the future as per the Automotive Plan 2006-16, Vision 2020:21 and Automotive Sector Five Year Plan (2012 ? 17) as projected by the Department of Heavy Industry, Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises. The growth of this sub sector has a bearing on the development and growth of the Indian automobile industry. It is dependent on the automobile industry growth ? locally and worldwide, expanding and aftermarket. This research paper highlights the growth of the Indian auto component industry relating to the investments and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in equity inflows, drawing comparison with the developments and growth of the Indian automobile industry, more specifically to two wheelers, passenger cars and commercial vehicle ? domestic sales and export earnings.

Future Trends of the Indian Automotive Industry

The liberalization of the Indian industry saw significant growth in the Indian automotive industry. Today, the Indian automotive industry is a significant contributor to the Indian economy, contributing nearly 5% to the country?s GDP and about 17-18% to the kitty of indirect taxes to the government, while the investment outlay stood at over Rs. 83,500 crore in 2008-09. With its wide penetration and strong influence on the country?s economic and industrial development, the auto sector is indeed one of the major drivers of our economy. Moreover, economic liberalization coupled with its technological, cost and manpower advantage, have made India one of the prime business destinations for many global automotive players.

The sector has moderate direct employment and significant indirect employment; it is estimated that the sector provides direct and indirect employment to over 13 million people. This means there will be an increase in job opportunities for Light Motor Vehicle Drivers Level 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

Cities across India

Will be updated

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