Plant Operators III

Company Details
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… 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. View more View less
Job Details
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Qualification: Diploma
Job Experience: Mandatory
Job Location: Machakos County, Kenya
Closing Date: Undisclosed
Salary: Undisclosed
Other Pay: Benefits
Job Category: Engineering
Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training for plant operators, a candidate at this level will work under the guidance of a designated supervisor. Duties and responsibilities will entail:

  • Operating machines of ‘difficult rating’;
  • Assisting machine attendants in identifying possible breakdown,
  •  Liaising with mechanics for servicing,
  • Making daily and weekly oil checks, and
  • Maintaining the cleanliness of the plants.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

  • Plant Operator Certificate from Kenya Institute of Highway &Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institution;
  • Passed the Suitability Test for Plant Operators grade III
  • Valid and current driving license;
  •  Be able to operate at least two (2) plants of ‘difficult rating’;
  • Attended a first-aid course lasing not less than one (1) week from St. john ambulance of Kenya Institute of Highway And Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institution; and
  • Proficiency in computer applications.
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