DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Driving assigned vehicle as authorised;
• Detecting and reporting vehicle defects on time;
• Ensuring vehicle cleanliness;
• Ensuring routine service and maintenance of the vehicle;
• Ensuring security and safety of the vehicle, passengers and goods on and off the road;
• Maintaining daily work ticket;
• Carrying out routine checks on vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical and brake systems and tyre pressure;
• Timely reporting of malfunction and defects of assigned motor vehicle
• Ensuring compliance with the traffic laws and rules.
• Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

JOB SPECIFICATION

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

•  Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education KCSE mean grade D or its equivalent;
• Valid Class BCE Driving License free from any endorsement;
• Occupational Trade Test Grade II & I for drivers;
• Passed Suitability Test for drivers;
• First Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one 1 week from St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology KIHBIT or any other recognized institution;
• Certificate of good conduct;
• Must have 3 years related experience;
• Attended a refresher course for drivers lasting not less than one 1 week within the last three 3 years at Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology KIHBIT or any other recognised institution, and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.