Lodge Driver at Naro Moru River Lodge

Job Summary: 

1. Naro Moru River Lodge is looking for a Lodge Driver responsible for a variety of transportation duties for the lodge. These include but are not limited to conducting guest transfers and company transport errands as directed.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities include: (Not limited to)

• Conducts daily routine functional and equipment checks of company vehicles prior to departure.
• Maintains the overall cleanliness of company vehicles.
• Informs and follows up with HOD on renewal of vehicle licenses, insurance and inspection documentation.
• Complies with local traffic laws & regulations and the company’s transport policy.
• Follows up on authorization and accurate recording of vehicle movement.
• Ensures necessary vehicle servicing and maintenance is done.
• Performs emergency mechanical repairs where necessary.
• Plans for all guest transfer logistics and provides feedback on travel.
• Maintains a high standard of grooming at all times.
• Jovially engages guests on journey and remains courteous and offers reasonable assistance that may be requested.
• Maintains security and safety for the vehicle on and off the road.
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications & Prerequisites:

• Professional certificate in Tour guiding and Administration from a recognized training institution.
• Must be in possession of a Certificate of Good Conduct for current year.
• Must have a valid PSV driving license.
• Must be formally licensed by the TRA- Tourism Licensing Authority as a Tour Driver Guide.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years driving experience.
• Must have good knowledge of the regional roads in Nyeri, Nanyuki and Nairobi areas.
• Familiar with Mt. Kenya National Park routes, rules and regulations.
• Good Defensive/ Offensive driving skills.
• Should have a good command in English and good fluency in Kiswahili.
• Mature, healthy with excellent eyesight and punctual with a good attendance record.
• Flexibility in terms of working hours.