Driver (Fire Engine) at County Government of Kericho

KCPSB/2023/224

Duties and Responsibilities

• Making routine daily checks and inspection of the fire engine to ensure it is in sound mechanical condition;
• Ensuring general routine maintenance of the fire engine and equipment in line with the manufacturer’s manual / specifications;
• Reporting any malfunctioning of the vehicle/fire engine systems;
• Driving/operating the fire engine as authorize;
• Ensuring security and safety of the fire engine on and off the road;
• Maintenance of work tickets for vehicle/fire engine assigned;
• Responding to fire and emergency calls in order to prevent and/or minimize loss of life, property or injury;
• Safely and efficiently driving the fire engine to the scene of fire in response to an emergency;
• Operating the fire engine pumps and other fire/rescue apparatus safely and efficiently;
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements for Appointment

• Be in possession of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Mean Grade D (Plain)/O-level Education;
• Possess a valid driving license from current endorsement(s);
• Passed Suitability test certificate for Drivers Grade III conducted by ministry of works and public works;
• Passed Occupational trade test III/II/I for Drivers conducted by ministry of works and public works;
• Have a minimum three (3) years proven experience in fire engine/firefighting equipment operation will be an added advantage;
• Be physically and medically fit as certified by a Government Doctor;
• A certificate course in firefighting/ fire rescue from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• Possession of emergency vehicle operator compliance certificate;
• Possess a valid certificate of good conduct;
• A first aid certificate course lasting not less than a week from Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology, St. John Ambulance or any other recognized institution;
• Possession of a Grade III and above certificate in vehicle mechanics/maintenance will be an added advantage;
• Former members of the disciplined forces and the NYS who have undergone firefighting training or ex-fire fighters/fire engine operators will have an added advantage.
• Terms of Service: Three (3) Year Contract.