Job Description
Advert Number KCPSB/2023/224
Job Title, Job Group and Number of Posts DRIVER (FIRE ENGINE), JOB GROUP ‘D’ 1 POST
Department where the job falls under Public Service Management
Job Application Start Date 7-July-2023
Job Application End Date 28-July-2023
Job Description and Job Specification
a) Duties and Responsibilities
i. Making routine daily checks and inspection of the fire engine to ensure it is in sound mechanical condition;
ii. Ensuring general routine maintenance of the fire engine and equipment in line with the manufacturer’s manual / specifications;
iii. Reporting any malfunctioning of the vehicle/fire engine systems;
iv. Driving/operating the fire engine as authorize;
v. Ensuring security and safety of the fire engine on and off the road;
vi. Maintenance of work tickets for vehicle/fire engine assigned;
vii. Responding to fire and emergency calls in order to prevent and/or minimize loss of life, property or injury;
viii. Safely and efficiently driving the fire engine to the scene of fire in response to an emergency;
ix. Operating the fire engine pumps and other fire/rescue apparatus safely and efficiently;
x. Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the supervisor.
b) Requirements for Appointment
i. Be in possession of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Mean Grade D (Plain)/O-level Education;
ii. Possess a valid driving license from current endorsement(s);
iii. Passed Suitability test certificate for Drivers Grade III conducted by ministry of works and public works;
iv. Passed Occupational trade test III/II/I for Drivers conducted by ministry of works and public works;
v. Have a minimum three (3) years proven experience in fire engine/firefighting equipment operation will be an added advantage;
vi. Be physically and medically fit as certified by a Government Doctor;
vii. A certificate course in firefighting/ fire rescue from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
viii. Possession of emergency vehicle operator compliance certificate;
ix. Possess a valid certificate of good conduct;
x. A first aid certificate course lasting not less than a week from Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology, St. John Ambulance or any other recognized institution;
xi. Possession of a Grade III and above certificate in vehicle mechanics/maintenance will be an added advantage;
xii. Former members of the disciplined forces and the NYS who have undergone firefighting training or ex-fire fighters/fire engine operators will have an added advantage.
Terms of Service: Three (3) Year Contract.