Chief Driver - 10 Posts at Taita Taveta County Public Service Board

Ref No. CPSB/TTC/08/2024

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operating assigned vehicles as per authorized journey on work ticket;
• Liaising with mechanics for servicing of assigned vehicle;
• Making daily and weekly vehicles cooling, oil, electrical, tire pressure and brake systems;
• Detecting and reporting malfunctioning of the vehicle systems;
• Maintenance of work ticket(s) for vehicle assigned;
• Ensuring safety of the vehicle on and off the road;
• Overseeing safety of the passengers and /or goods therein;
• Maintaining cleanliness of the assigned vehicle;
• Supervise and guide staff working under him.

Requirements for Appointments

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: -

• Be a Kenyan Citizen
• Have a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean Grade ‘D’ Plain or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Served in the grade of senior driver for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Have passed Occupational trade test I for drivers;
• Possess a valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for class(es) of vehicle(s) the officer is required to drive;
• Defensive driving certificate from the Automobile association (AA) of Kenya or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Attended a Refresher Course lasting not less than one (1) week within every three years from the Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution;
• Attended a First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. John Ambulance or the Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution; and
• Demonstrated outstanding professional competence and integrity in work performance and results;