Senior Driver
Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
Date Posted | February 7, 2023 |
Category |
Driver
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Job Type |
Full-time
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Currency | KES |
Description
Machakos County, nicknamed ‘Macha,’ was the first capital city of Kenya and is now an administrative county in Kenya. Machakos is made up of eight (8) constituencies including Machakos Town, Mavoko, Masinga, Yatta, Kangundo, Kathiani, Matungulu, and Mwala. Machakos Town is the administrative capital of the County.
Job Reference No. – MCPSB/12/2022/015
Duties and Responsibilities
- driving a vehicle as authorized
- carrying out routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical and brake systems, tyre pressure etc.
- detecting and reporting malfunctioning of 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. In addition, the officer will guide and advise junior drivers.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
- served in the grade of Driver I for a minimum period of three (3) years;
- passed Occupational Trade Test 1 for Drivers;
- a valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for the 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;
- attended a First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week from St.John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution
Applying Instructions
Download Application Form: Click Here
Submit your CV, copies of relevant documents and Application addressed to:
The Secretary/CEO,
Machakos County Public Service Board,
P.O BOX 603-90100,
Machakos.