Judiciary Seeks Drivers with $63,900 Salary for 40-Hour Week

The Uruguayan Judiciary is seeking to fill driver positions within its Transportation Department in Montevideo, offering a nominal monthly salary of $63,989 for a 40-hour work week. This public call aims to recruit individuals for roles involving the transportation of people, materials, and documents both within the capital and to other parts of the country.

Key responsibilities for the selected candidates include maintaining vehicle condition, ensuring cleanliness, and refueling. They will also be expected to cover for official drivers of the Supreme Court of Justice, the Legal Secretariat, the General Directorate of Administrative Services, and criminal court judges. This indicates a crucial support role within the judicial system.

Aspiring applicants must meet a stringent set of criteria. These include being a natural or legal citizen between 23 and 45 years old, possessing a completed high school education or its equivalent, and holding a valid professional driver's license with a current health check. A minimum of five years of documented driving experience and a clean traffic record for the past three years are also mandatory. Applicants must reside in Montevideo or its metropolitan area.

The call also adheres to legal quotas for Afro-descendant and transgender individuals, who must explicitly declare their status during the application process. Interested candidates must apply exclusively online through the Judiciary's official website, with the registration period closing on July 12, 2026. Further details are available in the official call documentation.