Vehicle Mechanic at Kenya Ordnance Factories Corporation

Basic Salary : Ksh. 25,093
House Allowance: Ksh. 15,000
Medical Allowance: Ksh. 5,000
Leave Allowance: Equivalent to Basic Salary (Paid yearly)
Terms of Service: Permanent

Responsibilities for the Vehicle Mechanic Job 

• Keeps equipment available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles.
• Completing preventive maintenance such as, engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotation and changes, wheel balancing, replacing filters.
• Maintains vehicle functional condition by listening to operator complaints.
• Conducting inspections.
• Repairing engine failures.
• Repairing mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions.
• Replacing parts and components.
• Repairing body damage where possible.
• Verifies vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives, adjusting controls and systems.
• Complies with state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
• Maintains vehicle records by recording services and repairs.
• Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions.
• Troubleshooting breakdowns.
• Maintaining repair, maintenance and servicing supplies.
• Performing preventive maintenance.
• Calling for repairs.

 Requirements for the Vehicle Mechanic Job 

• Certificate in Automotive Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• At least one (1) year experience in institution vehicle maintenance.
• Possession of driving licence.