Mechanical Engineering II (Mechanical & Transport) at Machakos County Public Service Board

Duties and Responsibilities

• This will be the entry and training grade into this cadre. An Engineer at this level will work under the guidance of a designated supervisor. Duties and responsibilities will entail;
• Taking part in preparation of designs and drawings for manufacturing mechanical components;
• Taking part in fabrication of tools, equipment and machine/plant/vehicle component
• Repairing and maintenance of vehicle, plant and equipment
• Carrying out inspection and testing of vehicles, plant, machines and equipment
• Taking part in installation, maintenance and repair of vehicles, plant, equipment and machinery in workshops:
• Identifying vehicles, plant and mechanical equipment for relocation, repair, replacement, overhaul and disposal;
• Carrying out tests, valuation and inspection of vehicles, plant and equipment;
• Supervising examinations and grade/trade tests for drivers and plant operators;
• Collecting and collating data for research;
• Collecting and compiling data on inventory of vehicles, plant, and equipment throughout their life cycle; and
• Taking part in preparation of maintenance and serviceability schedules for vehicles and plant machinery and preparing reports

Requirements for Appointment

• Bachelors of Science or Engineering Degree in any of the following disciplines; Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical & Production Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical & Industrial, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Aeronautical and _Aerospace Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Registration by Engineering Board of Kenya as a graduate Engineer;
• Proficiency in computer applications.