Entara Lodges is dedicated to the protection of African wildlife and their habitats, placing conservation at the center of its ethos and daily operations. Its intimate lodges and camps are located in some of the most biodiverse regions on the African continent, where the organization recognizes the responsibility of careful, respectful custodianship. Each property is thoughtfully integrated into its natural surroundings to preserve the environment while offering guests comfort and attentive service. Team members join a mission-driven setting that values sustainability, community, and exceptional guest experiences.
Role Description
The Driver/Mechanic is a full-time, on-site role based in Tarangire & Serengeti, responsible for safely operating and maintaining company vehicles, including trucks used for lodge logistics and guest support. Day-to-day tasks include transporting goods and equipment between lodges and suppliers, performing routine inspections, and carrying out basic mechanical repairs and preventive maintenance to ensure vehicle reliability. The role also involves keeping accurate records of mileage, repairs, and fuel usage, adhering to safety and traffic regulations, and coordinating schedules with operations and lodge management. The Driver/Mechanic interacts with staff, partners, and guests as needed, providing courteous, clear communication and professional service while representing Entara Lodges’ conservation-focused brand.
Qualifications
- Strong driving skills and safe vehicle operation experience, including experience with trucks used for logistics and transport specifically landcruiser 75 Series.
- Valid CDL Class C, C1,C2, and C3 with a clean driving record and familiarity with local and regional road regulations.
- Effective communication and customer service skills to interact professionally with team members, partners, and guests.
- Basic to intermediate mechanical skills for routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repairs on trucks and other vehicles having auto electrical repair capability is an added advantage.
- Ability to follow safety procedures, adhere to company policies, and maintain accurate trip and maintenance records.
- Reliability and strong time management skills, with the ability to work flexible hours as required by lodge operations.
- Knowledge of the region and surrounding routes is an advantage.
- Prior experience in hospitality, logistics, or conservation-focused environments is beneficial.
- VETA level 3 qualification is an added advantage.
Contract Term
1) 2 Months probation period.
2) Remote working for 2 months, one in Tarangire and other in serengeti
- Safely operating and maintaining company vehicles, including trucks used for lodge logistics and guest support.
- Transporting goods and equipment between lodges and suppliers.
- Performing routine inspections.
- Carrying out basic mechanical repairs and preventive maintenance to ensure vehicle reliability.
- Keeping accurate records of mileage, repairs, and fuel usage.
- Adhering to safety and traffic regulations.
- Coordinating schedules with operations and lodge management.
- Interacting with staff, partners, and guests as needed, providing courteous, clear communication and professional service.
- Strong driving skills
- Safe vehicle operation experience (including trucks like Landcruiser 75 Series)
- Valid CDL Class C, C1, C2, and C3 with a clean driving record
- Familiarity with local and regional road regulations
- Effective communication skills
- Customer service skills
- Basic to intermediate mechanical skills
- Auto electrical repair capability (advantage)
- Ability to follow safety procedures
- Ability to adhere to company policies
- Ability to maintain accurate trip and maintenance records
- Reliability
- Strong time management skills
- Knowledge of the region and surrounding routes (advantage)
- Strong driving skills and safe vehicle operation experience, including experience with trucks used for logistics and transport specifically landcruiser 75 Series.
- Valid CDL Class C, C1,C2, and C3 with a clean driving record and familiarity with local and regional road regulations.
- Effective communication and customer service skills to interact professionally with team members, partners, and guests.
- Basic to intermediate mechanical skills for routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repairs on trucks and other vehicles having auto electrical repair capability is an added advantage.
- Ability to follow safety procedures, adhere to company policies, and maintain accurate trip and maintenance records.
- Reliability and strong time management skills, with the ability to work flexible hours as required by lodge operations.
- Knowledge of the region and surrounding routes is an advantage.
- Prior experience in hospitality, logistics, or conservation-focused environments is beneficial.
- VETA level 3 qualification is an added advantage.
Vacancy title:
Driver/Mechanic
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Hospitality, and Tourism, Category: Transportation & Logistics, Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Restaurant & Hospitality]
Jobs at:
Entara Lodges Tanzania
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, September 4 2026
Duty Station:
Arusha | Arusha
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, August 24 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Entara Lodges is dedicated to the protection of African wildlife and their habitats, placing conservation at the center of its ethos and daily operations. Its intimate lodges and camps are located in some of the most biodiverse regions on the African continent, where the organization recognizes the responsibility of careful, respectful custodianship. Each property is thoughtfully integrated into its natural surroundings to preserve the environment while offering guests comfort and attentive service. Team members join a mission-driven setting that values sustainability, community, and exceptional guest experiences.
Role Description
The Driver/Mechanic is a full-time, on-site role based in Tarangire & Serengeti, responsible for safely operating and maintaining company vehicles, including trucks used for lodge logistics and guest support. Day-to-day tasks include transporting goods and equipment between lodges and suppliers, performing routine inspections, and carrying out basic mechanical repairs and preventive maintenance to ensure vehicle reliability. The role also involves keeping accurate records of mileage, repairs, and fuel usage, adhering to safety and traffic regulations, and coordinating schedules with operations and lodge management. The Driver/Mechanic interacts with staff, partners, and guests as needed, providing courteous, clear communication and professional service while representing Entara Lodges’ conservation-focused brand.
Qualifications
- Strong driving skills and safe vehicle operation experience, including experience with trucks used for logistics and transport specifically landcruiser 75 Series.
- Valid CDL Class C, C1,C2, and C3 with a clean driving record and familiarity with local and regional road regulations.
- Effective communication and customer service skills to interact professionally with team members, partners, and guests.
- Basic to intermediate mechanical skills for routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repairs on trucks and other vehicles having auto electrical repair capability is an added advantage.
- Ability to follow safety procedures, adhere to company policies, and maintain accurate trip and maintenance records.
- Reliability and strong time management skills, with the ability to work flexible hours as required by lodge operations.
- Knowledge of the region and surrounding routes is an advantage.
- Prior experience in hospitality, logistics, or conservation-focused environments is beneficial.
- VETA level 3 qualification is an added advantage.
Contract Term
1) 2 Months probation period.
2) Remote working for 2 months, one in Tarangire and other in serengeti
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: high school
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