Fire Engine Operator - 2 Posts at County Government of Nyeri

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Chief Officer, the Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

• Making routine daily checks and inspections of the fire engines to ensure it is in sound mechanical condition.
• Ensuring general routine maintenance of the fire engine and equipment in line with the manufacturer’s manual/specifications.
• Reporting any malfunctioning of the vehicle/fire engine systems.
• Driving/operating the fire engine as authorized.
• Ensuring the security and safety of the fire engine on and off the road.
• Maintenance of work tickets for vehicle/fire engine assigned.
• Responding to fire and emergency calls to prevent and/or minimize loss of life, property, or injury.
• Safely and efficiently driving the fire engine to the scene of a fire in response to an emergency.
• Operating the fire engine pumps and other fire/rescue apparatus safely and efficiently.
• Performing any other duty as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements for Appointment:

• Be a Kenyan citizen (attach ID).
• Be a holder of a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education / O-level education (Minimum grade D).
• Possess a valid motor vehicle driving license class BCE.
• Have a minimum of two (2) years of proven experience in fire engine/firefighting equipment operation.
• Be physically and medically fit as certified by a Government Doctor.
• Be a holder of a firefighting/rescue service certificate from an institution recognized in Kenya.
• Demonstrate experience in managing disasters.
• Possess a first aid certificate lasting more than one week from St. John Ambulance or Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Possess of a Grade III certificate and above in vehicle mechanics/maintenance will be an added advantage.
• Former members of the disciplined forces and the NYS who have undergone firefighting training or ex-fire fighters/fire engine operators will have an added advantage.