Driver I - 3 Posts at The Open University of Kenya

Duties & Responsibilities

Duties

• Carrying out routine checks on vehicles;
• Driving motor vehicle as authorized; 
• Maintaining work tickets for vehicles assigned;
• Ensuring security and safety for the vehicle on and off the road; 
• Ensuring the safety of persons and/or goods in the vehicle;
• Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle;
• Detecting and reporting malfunctioning vehicles; and
• Maintaining records on repairs and maintenance.

Required Qualifications and Competencies

For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:

Must Have

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Mean Grade D (Plain) or equivalent qualification; 
• At least six (6) years of experience, three (3) of which should have been at the Driver III or its equivalent;
• Valid driving license free from any current endorsements and valid for any of the classes of vehicles or plants which the officer is required to drive; 
• Passed Occupational Trade Test for Drivers Grade III from Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or Ministry of Roads and Public Works; 
• First-Aid Refresher Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institution;
• Passed Suitability Test for Drivers Grade III from Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology or Ministry of Roads and Public Works;
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police Service; and
• Defensive driving certificate from Automobile Association (AA) of Kenya or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized and accredited institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications.