Job Description
DRIVER 1, JOB GRADE NCIC 8 - FIVE (5) POSTS
Overall Job Summary
This position is responsible for provision of transportation services for authorized persons as well as goods, timely and consistent maintenance of assigned vehicles, maintenance of assigned work ticket and ensuring security of the vehicle on and off the road
Duties and Responsibilities at this level will entail:-
i. Driving the vehicle as authorized;
ii. Ensuring security and safety of the vehicle, passengers and goods on and of the road;
iii. Maintaining daily work ticket;
iv. Carrying out routine checks on vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical and brake systems and tyre pressure;
v. Detecting and reporting vehicle defects on time;
vi. Ensuring vehicle cleanliness;
vii. Ensuring routine service and maintenance of the vehicle;
viii. Reporting accidents promptly and following up on police abstracts; and
ix. Inspecting vehicles and keeping up-to-date insurance documents.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this Grade an officer must have:-
i. Minimum three(3) years’ experience as a driver
ii. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D or its equivalent;
iii. Valid Class BCE Driving License free from any endorsement;
iv. Suitability test /Occupational Trade Test Grade 1 for drivers;
v. First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution.
vi. Certificate of good conduct from the Kenya Police Service;
vii. Attended a refresher course for drivers lasting not less than one(1) week within three (3) years at Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institution;
viii. Certificate in Computer application skills; and
ix. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Salary and allowances
Salary range : Ksh. 17,050 – 30,000
House allowance : Ksh.10,000
Commuter allowance : Ksh. 5,000
Airtime allowance : Ksh. 1,000
Documents required
Applicants should present originals of the following documents during the interview if shortlisted:
(a) National Identity Card/Passport
(b) Academic and professional certificates and transcripts;
(c) Any other supporting documents and testimonials; and
(d) Valid and current clearances from the following bodies:
- Kenya Revenue Authority
- Higher Education Loans Board
- Any of the Registered Credit Reference Bureaus
-Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
-Directorate of Criminal Investigations (Police Clearance Certificate).
(e) Submit recommendations from a relevant professional body