Chief Driver – Job Group -H (Re-advertisement)

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
i)Have at least five (5) years of experience in driving;
ii)Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade D plain or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
iii)Passed Occupational Trade Test I for Drivers;
iv)A valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for class(es) of vehicle(s) the officer is required to drive;
v)Defensive Driving Certificate from the Automobile Association (AA) of Kenya or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
vi)Attended a Refresher Course for drivers lasting not less than one (1) week within every three (3) years at Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution;
vii)A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police; and
viii)Attended a First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week at St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution.

Duties and responsibilities will involve driving the assigned vehicle;
i)Carrying out routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical, tyre pressure and brake systems, etc.;
ii)Detecting and reporting malfunctioning of the vehicle systems;
iii)Maintenance of work ticket(s) for vehicle(s) assigned;
iv)Ensuring security and safety of the vehicle on and off the road;
v)Overseeing safety of the passengers and/or goods therein; and
vi)Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle(s).