Plant Operators (7 Positions) at Kenya Agricultural & Livestock Research Organization

Job Reference Number: KALRO/PO/II

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Operating the plant and farm machinery /equipment as authorized; 
• Carrying out routine checks on the plant and farm machinery / equipment 
• cooling, oil systems, tire pressure, electrical system and brakes;
• Detecting and reporting defects and malfunctioning of plant and farm 
• machinery / equipment in time;
• Maintaining records of machine operation hours;
• Maintaining of work tickets for plant and farm machinery /equipment assigned;
• Reporting traffic incidents or accident’s; 
• Making timely reports when plant and farm machinery /equipment servicing and repairs are due;
• Maintaining security and safety of assigned plant and farm machinery / equipment;
• Ensuring safety of the persons and /or items therein; and 
• Maintaining cleanness of the plant and farm machinery / equipment.

Job Requirements 

• A Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade D (plain) or equivalent qualification; 
• A current driving, free from current endorsements and valid for all of the classes of vehicles, which the operator is required to drive; 
• At least three (3) years as plant operator;
• Attended a First-Aid Certificate Course not less than one (1) week obtained at 
• St John Ambulance, or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology 
• (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution;
• Passed suitability test for plant operators grade III;
• Passed Occupational Test Grade III for plant operators;
• Passed Practical Test for Plant Operators conducted by Auto Mobile 
• Association (AA) of Kenya or National Transport Safety Authority or National Youth service;
• Certificate in Computer applications from a recognized institution;
• Fulfill requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills;