Driver III at Nyandarua Water & Sanitation Company

Minimum Qualifications:

• Secondary/O Level /A Level

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required:

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for the class(es) of vehicle(s).
• Must be 45 years and below
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean Grade D+ or its equivalent qualification;
• Passed Suitability Test for Drivers.
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct;
• First-Aid 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; and
• At least two (2) years of proven driving experience; and
• Proficiency in Computer Application.

Responsibilities:

• Driving vehicle(s) as authorized;
• Carrying out periodic checks on the assigned vehicle to determine maintenance needs and reporting accordingly and on time;
• Keeping up-to-date vehicle mileage log and maintaining work tickets for vehicles assigned;
• Ensuring security and safety for the vehicle on and off the road;
• Ensuring the safety of the passengers and/or goods therein;
• Inspecting assigned vehicles and keeping up-to-date insurance documents;
• Ensuring the assigned vehicle(s) has the necessary tools (toolbox, spotlight, umbrella, fire extinguisher, and an equipped first aid kit);
• Ensuring that the vehicle is taken for service when due;
• Adhering to the Traffic Act, and the Authority’s policies and procedures on fleet management;
• Ensuring that the assigned vehicle(s) is always fueled in line with the policies and procedures on fleet management;
• Reporting any incident that involves injury, or damage to any passenger, pedestrian or third-party property immediately, in line with established policies and procedures; and
• Ensuring cleanliness of the assigned vehicle at all times when in use or otherwise and that the vehicle is in good condition before use.