Senior Driver at Kitui County

JOB GROUP ‘CPSB 12’ (G)

Salary Scale: Ksh. 19,770 x 830 – 20,600 x 870 – 21,470 x 910 – 22,380 x 960 – 23,340 x 1,010 – 24,350 p.m.

Terms of Service: Permanent

Requirements for Appointment:

• Be a citizen of Kenya;
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade D (Plain) or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for class(es) of vehicle(s) an officer is required to drive;
• Defensive Driving Certificate from the Automobile Association (AA) of Kenya or its equivalent qualification from recognized institution;
• First Aid certificate course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. John Ambulance, Kenya
• Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT ) or any other recognized institution;
• Passed Suitability for Senior Driver;
• Passed Occupational Trade Test 1for Drivers;
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct; and
• At least Five (5) years driving experience preferably in heavy commercial vehicles.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Driving a motor 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 tickets for vehicles assigned;
• Ensuring security and safety for the vehicle on and off the road;
• Safety of the passengers and/or good therein; and
• Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle.

Remuneration:

The salary, allowances and other benefits attached to the above position will be as determined by the
Salaries and Remuneration Commission.