Assistant Engineer Mechanical (Transport) at County Government of Kericho

KCPSB/2023/198

Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities entail: -

• Preparation of development plans, proposals and designs for new and improved workshop facilities;
• Implementation of workshop development programmes;
• Design of vehicles bodies, special purpose plant, vehicles and plant modifications, and other items;
• Preparation of requirements for procurement and replacement, overhaul, utilization, allocation and arrangement of the vehicle, plant, equipment and workshops tools;
• Building services in the department headquarters and central workshops;
• Manpower development and training; preparation and submissions of reports and returns;
• Staff discipline and welfare;
• Repair and maintenance of the mechanical machines and equipment;
• Provision of transport services;
• Submission of regular reports, advising on spares;
• Enforcement of quality; submission of regular progress reports;
• Advising on spares holdings and on all matters connected with maintenance and repair of vehicles and plant; and
• Managing the Mechanical and Transport Fund at the regional level;
• Control and supervisions of a transport office and the fleet of vehicles in a ministry;
• Advising and monitoring on servicing;
• Repairs, maintenance and disposal of vehicles, plant and equipment in a ministry; and
• Staff discipline and welfare.

Requirements for Appointment

• Served as Assistant Engineer I (Mechanical) or comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• A Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or its Equivalent from a recognized Institution;
• Been registered by Engineers Registration Board of Kenya
• Current Valid annual Practicing License from the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
• Corporate Membership with the Institutions of Engineers of Kenya (IEK)
• Attended a Project Development and Management Course lasting not less than four (4)Weeks from a recognized Institution; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
• Terms of Service: Three (3) Year Contract.