Tractor Driver at Rafiki wa Maendeleo Trust

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Responsible for driving, operating and taking care of the organizations tractor and ensure compliance with all
applicable laws as well as organizations procedures regarding the use of the tractor.

Tractor Driver Job Responsibilities

• Deliver goods including water while operating the tractor and ensure that they arrive timely and safely to the set destination.Take part in Loading and unloading of cargo from the trailer/bowser.
• Record amount and type of cargo being delivered and places where they are being delivered.
• Plough farms as instructed by the supervisor
• Take part in measuring the farms to be ploughed and ensure that the clients are charged as per the size of the land.
• Perform daily/periodic safety and maintenance checks of the organizations fleet including the tractor.
• Perform fleet inspections and preventative maintenance before, during and after trips.
• Keep the tractor and associated equipment, clean and in good working order.
• Follow the regular fleet maintenance schedule and give timely advice on any needed repairs or special maintenance to the concerned parties.
• Report any mechanical problems in good time to your supervisor.
• Take part in the general procurement process especially related to fleet and their parts.
• Develop comprehensive reports on the fleet including the tractor.
• Advice the supervisor of any renewals i.e. Insurance, Inspection e.t.c. as well as general tractor services.
• Maintain a positive attitude that promotes team work and a favorable image of RWMT/RTRC in the course of discharging duties.
• Maintain accurate records and logs of the fleet.
• Maintain follow-up system to ensure efficient processes and support supervision.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities which may be assigned by the Supervisor and management
• from time to time and which are related to the achievement of RWMT’s mission and vision.
• Actively participate in the Saturday Psycho-Social Support Program for Orphaned and Vulnerable
• Children and build the community’s capacity to eventually run the Saturday PSS on their own.

Qualifications for the Tractor Driver

• Should be able to communicate well in English and Kiswahili.
• Should have at least two years’ hands on experience in Driving and operating a tractor.
• Applicants with Mechanical training and experience in driving of motor-vehicles or riding of
• motorbikes will have an added advantage
• The incumbent must demonstrate the following personal attributes:
• be honest and trustworthy
• be respectful
• be flexible