Driver Grade MNT 5 – (Transport Dept.) - 3 Posts at Multimedia University of Kenya

Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive a motor-vehicle as authorized to ensure save travel to a designated location;
• Carry out minor mechanical repairs to maintain the safety of the vehicle;
• Assess and report abnormal operations of the vehicle for action;
• Ensure Security of the vehicle on and off the road for safety of passengers and /or goods therein;
• Maintain cleanliness of the assigned vehicle;
• Carry out routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical and break systems, tyre pressure, detecting and reporting malfunctioning of vehicle systems;
• Carry out minor repairs including oiling and greasing;
• Ensure signing and maintenance of work tickets for vehicles assigned for accountability;
• Demonstrate merit and ability in driving and maintenance of vehicles.
• Ensure the vehicle has the necessary documentation (valid insurance sticker, official authorization letter of working outside normal working hours) to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Ensure the vehicle has relevant repair tools and serviced on time to ensure safety of the vehicle.
• Performing extraneous work up to very late in the evening/night.
• Additional assignment to drop University staff in key essential areas like Library and clinic who work up to late at night.
• Performing official duty over the weekends and holidays (always on call)
• Proper time management in carrying out assigned duties.

 Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade an officer must have:

• KCSE Certificate.
• Served in the grade of driver I or comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years.
• Valid Driving licence for the relevant class
• Passed the occupational Trade Test Grade I.
• A refresher course for drivers lasting not less than one week every three (3) years from a recognized institution.
• A valid certificate of good conduct from the Kenya Police.
• Attended a first aid certificate course lasting not less than one week from a recognized institution.
• Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution.
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.