Chief Driver at Machakos County Public Service Board

Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Machakos
March 15, 2023
Full Time
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Job Description


Duties and Responsibilities

  • driving the assigned vehicle
  • carrying out routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical, tyre pressure and brake systems, etc.
  • detecting and reporting malfunctioning of the vehicle systems; maintenance of work ticket(s) for vehicle(s) assigned
  • ensuring security and safety of the vehicle on and off the road
  • overseeing safety of the passengers and/or goods therein; and
  • maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle(s) 
  • In addition, the officer may be required to supervise and guide staff in a small transport unit.

Requirements for Appointment 

  • For appointment to this grade, an officer must;
  • Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade D plain or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
  • passed Occupational Trade Test I for Drivers;
  • a valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for class(es) of vehicle(s) the officer is required to drive;
  • Defensive Driving Certificate from the Automobile Association (AA) of Kenya or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
  • attended a Refresher Course for drivers lasting not less than one (1) week within every three (3) years at Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution;
  • a valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police;vii.) attended a First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week at St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution

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