Principal driver job Kitui County

Job Detail

Job ID 8622
Offered Salary 1000
Career Level Executive
Experience 3 Years
Gender Both
Industry Transport/Logistics
Qualifications Driving License
State Kitui
City kitui

Job Description

PRINCIPAL DRIVER, JOB GROUP ‘CPSB 10’ (J), ONE (1) POSTS

Salary Scale: Ksh. 32,700 x 1,300 – 34,000 x 1,380 – 35,380 x 1,390 – 36,770 x 1,460 – 38,230 x 1,470 – 39,700 x 1,470 – 41,170 x 1,520 – 42,690 p.m. Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable Requirements for Appointment For appointment to this grade a candidate must:

i. Be a Citizen of Kenya;
ii. Served in the grade of Chief Driver, Job Group ‘H’ for a minimum of three (3) years;
iii. Passed Occupational Trade Test I for Drivers;
iv. A Valid driving license free from any current endorsements (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;
viii. Attended a First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution; and
ix. Demonstrated outstanding professional competence in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

i. Driving the assigned vehicle;
ii. Carrying out routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical, tyre pressure and break systems, etc.;
iii. Detecting and reporting malfunctioning of the vehicle systems;
iv. Maintenance of work ticket(s) for vehicle(s) assigned;
v. Ensuring security and safety of the vehicle on and off the road;
vi. Overseeing safety of the passengers and /or goods therein;
vii. Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle(s); and
viii. Supervise and guide staff working under him/her in a small transport unit.

NOTE: Other benefits will be as advised by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates are requested to make their applications ONLINE through the Kitui County Government website: www.kitui.go.ke Candidates should complete one KCPSB 2 Employment form. The completed KCPSB 2 Employment form, together with certified copies of applicant’s National Identity Card, professional certificates, academic certificates and transcripts, should be submitted to the Kitui County Public Service Board jobs portal on or before Wednesday 4^th February, 2026. Please Note:

i. The KCPSB 2 Employment form is available in the County Government website.
ii. Applicants should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offense to include incorrect information in the application. Details not obtained by closure of the advertisement will not be considered.
iii. Only short listed and successful candidates will be contacted.
iv. Short listed candidates shall be required to produce originals of their national identity card, academic certificates and transcripts.
v. It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
vi. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

i. The KCPSB 2 Employment form is available in the County Government website.
ii. Applicants should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offense to include incorrect information in the application. Details not obtained by closure of the advertisement will not be considered.
iii. Only short listed and successful candidates will be contacted.
iv. Short listed candidates shall be required to produce originals of their national identity card, academic certificates and transcripts.
v. It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
vi. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

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