Senior Plant Operator II - 2 Positions at County Government of Kericho

Duties and responsibilities

• Operating heavy plants of ‘difficult rating’ A and B
• Keeping records of inventory of all plants in a project/unit
• Formulating and administering working techniques
• Assisting in costing and evaluating small roads and accesses
• Preparing maintenance schedules for servicing of machines 
• Organizing, managing and controlling operators and equipment on a given construction project/unit
• Carrying out filter and oil changes and simple adjustments not requiring special tools
• Supervise, guide and assist inn training and developing staff within the cadre

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Served in the grade of Plant Operator I for a minimum period of three (3) years.
• A valid driving licence free from any current endorsements for the relevant class(es) of plant.
• Passed the Occupational Trade Test I for plant Operators.
• Ability to operate one (1) plant of ‘difficult rating’ A and two (2) Plants of ‘difficult rating’ B.
• Attended a Refresher Course for plant operators lasting not less than one (1 week) within a period of three (3) years at the Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institution.
• Knowledge of the Traffic Act and other related regulations.
• Attended a First-Aid Course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. John Ambulance or the Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institution.
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results