Driver at Pwani University

GRADE: III 2 POSITIONS: REF: PU/ADV/08/08/2019

Qualifications

This is the entry position to the Drivers’ position in the University and appointment to this position is on temporary or permanent terms, or on a two (2) year renewable performance-based contract depending on age, citizenship and any other reason.

Academic Qualifications

Applicants must have:

• A minimum of KCSE Certificate or its equivalent

Other requirements

Applicants must have:

• A valid PSV and a driving license free from any endorsement and valid for classes B C E vehicles
• Passed in Driver Grade III Test from the Ministry of Public Works
• Five (5) years experience in driving a Bus
• A recent certificate of good conduct from the Kenya Police Department

Applicants with the following Certificates will have an added advantage:

• Certificate in First Aid course
• Certificate in Defensive Driving

Experience

• Candidates must have served for at least three (3) years of active accident free driving with proven integrity, honesty, punctuality and discipline.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be involved in carrying out the following duties.

• Drive vehicles safely, legally and efficiently as required.
• Operate University tractors
• Detect and report malfunctioning of vehicles systems
• Comply with all driving hours and Road Transport legislation
• Proper use and maintenance of keys, pagers, and radios
• Operate vehicles and equipment safely and responsibly, as assigned
• General maintenance and cleaning of vehicles
• Carrying out routine checkups on vehicles assigned (cooling and oils systems, electrical system, , brakes etc)
• Maintaining work tickets for vehicles assigned
• Ensuring that the servicing and repairs are done on time
• Ensure security and safety for the vehicles on and off the road
• Ensure safety of the passengers and or goods therein
• To comply with all Health & Safety requirements
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor

Skills

The candidate must have:

• First Aid skills
• Good communication skills
• Teamwork skills
• Good driving skills
• Defensive driving skills

Terms Of Service

Benefits for the above positions include a competitive basic salary, house allowance, medical cover for staff and dependants, life Insurance, opportunities for further development and training and other regular allowances.