Senior Driver at Machakos County Public Service Board

Job Reference No. - MCPSB/12/2022/015

Duties and Responsibilities

• driving a vehicle as authorized
• carrying out routine checks on the vehicle's cooling, oil, electrical and brake systems,  tyre pressure etc.
• detecting and reporting malfunctioning of vehicle systems
• maintenance of work ticket(s) for vehicle(s) assigned
• ensuring security and safety of the vehicle on and off the road
• overseeing safety of the passengers and/or goods therein; and 
• maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle. In addition, the officer will guide and advise  junior drivers.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• served in the grade of Driver I for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• passed Occupational Trade Test 1 for Drivers;
• a valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for the class(es) of  vehicle(s) the officer is required to drive;
• Defensive Driving Certificate from the Automobile Association (AA) of Kenya or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• attended a Refresher Course for drivers lasting not less than one (1) week within every three (3) years at Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology  (KIHBT)or any other recognized Institution;
• a valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police;
• attended a First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week from St.John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT)  or any other recognized Institution