Driver - Heavy Commercial Vehicle (Fire Engine) at Kenya Red Cross Society

Overall Purpose

Responsible to the Logistics Officer for driving heavy trucks, articulated vehicles with trailers to transport staff and limited supplies to Regional and Branch Offices as well as any other designated location. Specific duties include delivering and collecting relief supplies according to specific instructions. Other duties include cleaning and undertaking routine and planned maintenance of the motor vehicle, loading and offloading supplies and materials transported, as well as maintaining accurate records of the vehicle's daily movement activities.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Undertake routine and preventive maintenance of motor vehicle by checking and topping-up the level of petrol, oil, water, battery electrodes and tyre pressure before operating the vehicle.
• Regularly clean and polish the vehicle, change tyres as well as make minor repairs or adjustments.
• Drive motor vehicle (car and van) to transport directors, staff, clients and others to designated locations.
• Load and offload, goods and other material supplies with due regard to the safety of other people, as well ties rope around items to secure cargo for transport.
• Maintain radio or telephone contact with base or supervisor to receive instructions or be dispatched to new location.
• Observe traffic and safety precautions, motor vehicle accident and traffic violations. In addition, undertakes first aid in case of accidents
• Requisition for petrol, lubricants and spare parts and maintaining a record accounting for the same.
• Maintain records of motor vehicle's daily activity showing journey, mileage, consumables and signature of authorising officer

Key Competencies

• Ability to follow detailed oral and written instructions as well as interpret and follow operating manuals and maintenance manuals.
• Must demonstrate 20/40 vision in each eye and hearing capability without the use of hearing aid.
• Knowledge of the country's road network including motorised routes in both urban and rural areas as well as Ability to interpret road maps and rough hand drawn sketches
• Demonstrated knowledge of first-aid applications including ability to carry patients on stretchers, and load stretchers into ambulances
• Ability to interpret and comply with safety codes, traffic rules, regulations, and safe operating practices.
• Ability to perform safety inspections, recognize and report mechanical problems, perform preventive maintenance check (oil, and all fluid levels, tire pressure) etc.
• Ability to operate vehicles in severe weather conditions, in mountainous areas or on rough steep terrain and loose surfaces such as sand, gravel or mud.
• Ability to report facts concerning accidents or emergencies to hospital personnel or law enforcement officials
• Ability to load/offload heavy goods, interpret all vouchers, bill of laden, invoices to ensure proper handling and distribution of supplies and materials transported.
• Ability to meet time schedules and deadlines and complete tasks without jeopardizing safety or integrity of work.
• Ability to operate vehicles at night and at times in reduced visibility from heavy and blowing rain.
• Ability to manoeuvre vehicle in tight spaces, judging distance in congested and confined positions

Minimum Qualifications

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education ("O" Level) with a pass in English and Kiswahili Languages
• Motor-Vehicle Trade Test Certificate plus valid Driving Licence Class B, C, E
• Over five (5) years relevant experience driving heavy commercial and articulated vehicles with trailers
• Must have handle special cargo vehicle for at least three years.
• Three years' experience of operating a Fire Truck.