Driver at Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA)

Job Purpose

Responsible for managing and operating the assigned fleet unit.

Key Responsibilities / Duties / Tasks
Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

• NA

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle at all times.
• Maintaining a neat work ticket.
• Ensuring safety of passengers and/or goods.
• Ensuring security of the vehicle on and off the road.
• Detecting and reporting any malfunctioning of the vehicle or motor cycle systems to the transport officer.
• Carryout routine checks like engine Oil, Coolant, Tyre Pressure before and after any journey and report any unusual observation to the transport officer.
• To comply with all the Kenyan Traffic Laws and Government Check Unit regulations.
• Ensuring overall vehicle maintenance and management.

Job Dimensions:
Financial Responsibility:

• NA

Responsibility for Physical Assets

• Responsible for fleet unit assigned by the Authority

Decision Making:

• Makes decisions using work instructions

Working Conditions

• The job holder is subject to moderate hazards and moderate physical demand.
• Experience moderate disruption to leisure

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
Academic Qualifications

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum mean grade ‘D’ plain or its equivalent;

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

• Valid Class BCE Driving License free from any endorsement;
• Occupational Trade Test Grade II for drivers;
• Meets the provisions of chapter six of the constitution

Previous relevant work experience required.

• Served in the grade of Driver at least three (3) years in the public service or in a reputable organization

Functional skills

• Knowledge of the Kenya Traffic Act and GVCU regulations
• Good Judgement
• Ability to take instructions

Behavioral competencies/ Attributes:

• Ability to communicate
• Interpersonal skill
• Integrity and commitment
• Team playing skills