Automotive Technician at Kabete National Polytechnic

Job Description

• 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. 
• Verifies vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
• Complies with state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards. 
• Ensuring that health and safety procedures are adhered to in the workshops 
• Keeps the workshop equipment operating by following operating instructions and maintaining supplies. 
• Maintaining cleanliness in the workshops, tools and equipment’s. 
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt. 
• Assisting students in practical’s lessons in the workshops

Requirements

• A KCSE certificate holder with as minimum grade of C
• A holder of Government trade test 1 in motor vehicle mechanics
• Driving license class BCE and at least two years working experience. Or A certificate in Automotive engineering module II a Driving License class BCE and at least two years working experience.
• Those with a certificate in motor vehicle mechanics and BCE driving license have an added advantage