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Mechanical Engineering II (Mechanical & Transport)

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Industry: Government Administration
Description: Machakos County, nicknamed ‘Macha,’ was the first capital city of Kenya and is now an administrative county in Kenya. Machakos is made up of eight (8) constituencies including Machakos Town, Mavoko, Masinga, Yatta, Kangundo, Kathiani, Matungulu, and Mwala. Machakos Town is the administrative capital of the County. , Machakos County borders Nairobi and Kiambu counties to the West, Embu to the North, Kitui to the East, Makueni to the South, Kajiado to the South West, and Murang’a and Kirinyaga to the North West. Machakos County stretches from latitudes 0º 45’ South to 1º 31’ South and longitudes 36° 45’ East to 37° 45’ East. The county has an altitude of 1000 – 1600 meters above sea level. Our City operates under a Council-Manager form of government and has done so since 1932. The two major components to this system of government are the City Council; and a City Manager. The City Council is the legislative body, establishing City policies, while the City Manager is the administrator, designated to carry out the directives of the Council. Our City’s City Council consists of a Mayor elected at large and six Council Members elected by district. The Mayor and Council Members serve 4 year terms.
Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

  • This will be the entry and training grade into this cadre. An Engineer at this level will work under the guidance of a designated supervisor. Duties and responsibilities will entail;
  • Taking part in preparation of designs and drawings for manufacturing mechanical components;
  • Taking part in fabrication of tools, equipment and machine/plant/vehicle component
  • Repairing and maintenance of vehicle, plant and equipment
  • Carrying out inspection and testing of vehicles, plant, machines and equipment;
  • Taking part in installation, maintenance and repair of vehicles, plant, equipment and machinery in workshops:
  • Identifying vehicles, plant and mechanical equipment for relocation, repair, replacement, overhaul and disposal;
  • Carrying out tests, valuation and inspection of vehicles, plant and equipment;
  • Supervising examinations and grade/trade tests for drivers and plant operators;
  • Collecting and collating data for research;
  • Collecting and compiling data on inventory of vehicles, plant, and equipment throughout their life cycle; and
  • Taking part in preparation of maintenance and serviceability schedules for vehicles and plant machinery and preparing reports

Requirements for Appointment

  • Bachelors of Science or Engineering Degree in any of the following disciplines; Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical & Production Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical & Industrial, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Aeronautical and _Aerospace Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
  • Registration by Engineering Board of Kenya as a graduate Engineer;
  • Proficiency in computer applications.
Salary: KES Not specified
Otherpay: Benefits
Education: Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time

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