Driver at Vihiga County Government

Duties and responsibilities

• Detecting and reporting malfunctioning of vehicles systems;
• Maintaining cleanliness of the assigned vehicle;
• Ensuring security and safety for the vehicle on and off the road;
• Carrying out routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical and brake systems, tyre pressure to ensure the vehicle is in good condition;
• Driving a motor vehicle as authorized;
• Maintenance of work tickets for vehicles assigned;
• Safety of the passengers and/or goods therein.

Minimum Requirements

• Atleast served in the grade of Driver for at least four (4) years;
• At least a mean grade D+ (plus) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• The Occupational Trade Test II Certificate;
• Valid Driving License free from any current endorsement(s) for classes of the vehicles the driver is required to drive;
• Certificate of Good Conduct (renewable after two (2) years));
• An accident-free driving period of three (3) years;