Engineering Technician I (Automotive) at Machakos County Public Service Board

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will be deployed to any of the following functional areas:

Mechanical

Motor vehicles/plant-electrical

• Diagnosing and repairing faults in automotive systems and components including engines, transmission, brakes and fuel systems;
• Performing preventive/scheduled and breakdown/corrective maintenance of motor vehicles for optimal performance;
• Testing motor vehicles before and after repairs;
• Carrying out inspection of motor vehicles mechanical parts, accessories and systems for compliance with quality standards and specifications;
• Conducting pre-delivery inspection of automobiles, bicycles and other machinery and installations;
• Inspecting garages for approval;
• Inspecting motor vehicles for repairing or boarding;
• Undertaking suitability tests for drivers;
• Carrying out valuation of motor vehicles and preparing reports;
• Carrying out inspection of motor vehicles involved in accident for repairs and investigations; and
• Updating records and inventory pertaining to automotive mechanical engineering services.

Motor Vehicles/ Plant-Electrical

Duties and responsibilities will entail:

•  Servicing and maintaining of electrical systems on motor vehicles, plant and equipment;
• Inspecting, testing and examining electrical systems on motor vehicles plant and equipment;
• Installing and maintaining communication systems and accessories on motor vehicles, plant and equipment
• Diagnosing electrical faults in motor vehicles, plant and equipment
• Installing electrical components and wiring in motor vehicles, plant equipment;
• Taking part in pre-delivery inspection of automobiles, bicycles and other machinery and installations;
• Taking part in verification of spare parts and accessories pertaining to automotive/plant electrical systems;
• Compiling data on inventory pertaining to automotive/plant electrical systems; and
• Compiling data on motor vehicle serviceability and valuation.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• At least six (6) years cumulative relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Engineering Technician (automotive) II;
• Technician Part III in Automotive Engineering or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution

Or

• Diploma in any of the following fields: Automotive Engineering, mechatronic engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Valid Driving License;
• Registration by the Kenya Engineering Technology Registration Board (KETRB) as a candidate Engineering Technician;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.