Driver II

Requirements

• For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -
• Cumulative period of three (3) years’ relevant work experience as Driver III;
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade D (plain) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• A valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for class(es) of vehicle(s) an officer is required to drive;
• 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;
• Certificate in Suitability Test for Drivers conducted by the Ministry responsible for transport;
• Certificate in Occupational Trade Test III for Drivers conducted by the Ministry responsible for transport;
• Defensive Driving certificate from the Automobile Association (AA) of Kenya or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Valid recommendation report of Refresher Course for drivers lasting not less than one (1) week after every three (3) years at the Kenya Institute of Highways and building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution;
• A valid Clearance Certificate from the National Police Service;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Key Responsibilities

• This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance and supervision of a senior officer.
• Driving the vehicle as authorized
• Ensuring security and safety of the vehicle, passengers and goods on and off the road
• Maintaining daily work ticket
• Carrying out routine checks on vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical and brake systems and tyre pressure.
• Detecting and reporting vehicle defects on time
• Ensuring vehicle cleanliness
• Ensuring routine service and maintenance of the vehicle
• Timely reporting of accidents and follow up of police abstracts
• Vehicle inspection and keeping up-to-date insurance documents.

Required Compliance Certificates

• Certificate of Good Conduct from Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI)
• Certificate of compliance from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Current Self Declaration form from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
• Certificate from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)