Senior Driver

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Industry: Government Administration
Description: The CWWDA covers an area of approximately 83,630Km2 which runs across 6 counties namely Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, Taita-Taveta, Lamu and Tana River. In each of these counties, there is a Water Service Provider to oversee the supply of water and sewerage services to the residents. These are Mombasa Wat… The CWWDA covers an area of approximately 83,630Km2 which runs across 6 counties namely Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, Taita-Taveta, Lamu and Tana River. In each of these counties, there is a Water Service Provider to oversee the supply of water and sewerage services to the residents. These are Mombasa Water Supply and Sanitation Company (MOWASSCO), Kwale Water & Sewerage Company (KWAWASCO), Kilifi-Mariakani Water & Sewerage Company (KIMAWASCO), Malindi Water & Sewerage Company (MAWASCO), Taita-Voi Water & Sewerage Company (TAVEVO), Lamu Water & Sewerage Company (LAWASCO) and Tana Water & Sewerage Company (TAWASCO). Under the Water Act of 2016 the mandate of the Coast Water Works Development Agency is to develop and maintain sustainable water and sanitation infrastructure within the Coast region. The main transmission pipelines, including Mzima, Baricho, Marere and Tiwi – Likoni lines are maintained by the CWWDA. Pipeline patrols are critical in ensuring that leaks and bursts are detected and attended to on time to avoid wastage of the resources. The Mzima pipeline which was developed from 1953 is prone to leaks and bursts. Over the last decade the Agency has developed major key infrastructure including the recently completed project of drilling and equipping of 3 additional boreholes in Baricho, development of the 56Km 500mm diameter Malindi – Kilifi water pipeline, the development of the 37Km 400mm diameter Malindi - Gongoni water pipeline, and construction of a 5,000m3 storage reservoir at Kilifi. View more View less

Job Details

Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Qualification: Diploma
Job Experience: Mandatory
Job Location: Mombasa County, Kenya
Closing Date: Undisclosed
Salary: KES Unspecified / month
Other Pay: Benefits
Job Category: Driver

Job Description

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:

  • 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 abstract;
  • Vehicle inspection and keeping up-to-date insurance documents;
  • Updating inventory of vehicles; and
  • Supervising and guiding junior drivers.

Person Specifications For appointment to this grade, an Officer must have: -

  • Cumulative service period of nine (9) years' relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Driver I or in a comparable position;
  • Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D or its equivalent;
  • Valid Class BCE Driving License free from any endorsement;
  • Defensive Driving Certificate from a recognized institution;
  • Occupational Trade Test Grade I for drivers;
  • First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution.
  • Certificate of good conduct from the Kenya Police Service;
  • 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;
  • Proficiency in computer applications; and
  • Shown merit and shown ability as reflected in work performance and results.
 

Candidates should submit their applications, including the cover letter, a copy of their National ID, copies of their academic and professional certificates, testimonials, and a detailed CV, indicating current position, qualifications, working experience, names of three (3) relevant referees, current remuneration and daytime telephone. 

Hard Copies will not be accepted and therefore applicants MUST submit their completed application via email ([email protected]) quoting the JOB TITLE for the specific position addressed to; -  

The Chief Executive Officer  
Coast Water Works Development Agency   
P. O. Box 90417 - 80100  
MOMBASA.  

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