Plant Operator at County Government of Kirinyaga

JOB GROUP “F” (12 POSTS)

Job Ref: KCPSB/PO/F/02/04/07/18

Job Responsibilities

• Operating heavy plants of ‘difficult rating’ A or B;
• Keeping records of inventory of all plants in a unit;
• Formulating and administering working techniques;
• Assisting in costing and evaluating small roads and accesses;
• Preparing maintenance schedules for services of machines;
• Organizing, managing and controlling operatives and machines in small construction projects and units;
• Carrying out filter and oil changes and simple adjustments not requiring special tools.
• In addition, the officer will assist in training of junior Plant Operators.

Requirements

• Served at least three (3) years in the grade of Plant Operator II and be able to operate three (3) different types of machines of ‘difficult rating’ A ; or
• Served for at least five (5) years in the grade of Plant Operator II and be able to operate one (1) Plant of ‘difficult rating’ A and one (1) Plant of ‘difficult rating’ B ;
• Valid driving license free from any current endorsements for the relevant class(es) of Plant;
• Passed the Occupational Trade Test II for Plant Operators;
• Knowledge of Traffic Act and other related regulations;
• Attended a First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one week at St. John Ambulance Or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institution;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.