Driver at KCA University (KCAU)

JOB OBJECTIVE

To drive and maintain vehicles as instructed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To pick up and drop off students/staff to various scheduled destinations;
• To maintain order among students on the bus during trips;
• To ensure the safety of passengers on the bus during academic trips and sporting activities;
• To collect and deliver University mail or packages to assigned destinations within and outside the University;
• Ensure cleanliness of University vehicles at all times;
• Maintain records of work performed; make timely reports of accidents, incidents and unusual occurrences;
• Exercise knowledge of first-aid procedures when the need arises;
• Ensure University vehicles are serviced as scheduled;
• Report any defects on University vehicles to the supervisor;
• Perform routine vehicle inspection and maintenance including checking the oil, fuel, brakes, lights, windshield, wipers, water, and tyre pressures and advise on further maintenance aspects for the vehicle;
• Prepare and submit reports that may include hours worked, mileage, fuel consumption
• Advise on maintenance aspects of the vehicle;
• Carry out minor maintenance work on the vehicles ex: topping up oil, lubes, water, etc.;
• Be responsible for the safety and security of the vehicle assigned.
• Abide by the traffic rules and regulations when having the company vehicle.
• Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• KCSE D+ or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Certificate level training with some degree of specialization in relevant area ex: Driving
• License Class BCE / Government Grade Test 2 or above
• Clean Driving Record
• Must have five years’ experience in driving

OTHER SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Good communication skills
• Defensive driving skills
• Good listener
• Time management skills and attention to detail