Job Description
JOB GROUP CPSB 10
Ref No. CPSB/TTC/07/2024
Terms of Service: Permanent
Basic Salary Scale: As provided for by the Salaries and Remunerations Commission
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Operating assigned vehicles as per authorized journey on work ticket;
2. Liaising with mechanics for servicing of assigned vehicle;
3. Making daily and weekly vehicles cooling, oil, electrical, tire pressure and brake systems;
4. Detecting and reporting malfunctioning of the vehicle systems;
5. Maintenance of work ticket(s) for vehicle assigned;
6. Ensuring safety of the vehicle on and off the road;
7. Overseeing safety of the passengers and /or goods therein;
8. Maintaining cleanliness of the assigned vehicle;
9. The officer may be required to supervise and guide staff working under him/her.
Requirements for Appointments
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: -
1. Be a Kenyan Citizen
2. Have a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean Grade ‘D’ Plain or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
3. Served in the grade of Chief Driver for a minimum period of three (3) years;
4. Have passed Occupational trade test I for drivers;
5. Possess a valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for class(es) of vehicle(s) the officer is required to drive;
6. Defensive driving certificate from the Automobile association (AA) of Kenya or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
7. Attended a Refresher Course lasting not less than one (1) week within every three years from the Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution;
8. Attended a First-Aid Certificate 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; and
9. Demonstrated outstanding professional competence and integrity in work performance and results.