Senior Driver

Duties and Responsibilities Duties and Responsibilities entail: - Driving the Council’s staff as authorized; Carrying out minor mechanical adjustments; Keeping up to date work tickets for vehicles; Recognizing and reporting mechanical defaults of the vehicles; Carrying out minor mechanical adjustments; Maintaining cleanliness of vehicles; Ensuring security and safety of the vehicle on and off the road; Monitoring and reporting expiry of insurance policies for motor vehicles; Preparing and submitting reports on transport when need arises; Ensuring security and safety of passengers and vehicle on and off the road; Ensuring proper mechanical working condition of the vehicle; Ensuring adherence to or observations of traffic laws; Ensuring reporting of any incidents to police and/or the office immediately they occur; and undertake any other functions as may be lawfully assigned. Job Specification Requirements for appointment For appointment to this grade, the candidate must have: - Must have served for a minimum period of nine (9) years, three (3) of which must be at the grade of driver I or in a comparable position; At least a mean grade D (plain) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education or its equivalent from a recognized institution; A valid driving license free from any current endorsements(s) for classes of the vehicles the driver is required to drive; A defensive Driving Certificate from the Automobile Association of Kenya (AA) or its equivalent qualification from any other recognized institution; First Aid certificate course; A valid Certificate of good conduct; Occupational trade test grade I for drivers; Proficiency in computer applications; Refresher Course for drivers lasting not less than one (1) week at the Kenya Authority of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution; and Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results. go to method of application »