Senior Driver

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities entail: -

• Driving the Council’s staff as authorized;
• Carrying out minor mechanical adjustments;
• Keeping up to date work tickets for vehicles;
• Recognizing and reporting mechanical defaults of the vehicles;
• Carrying out minor mechanical adjustments;
• Maintaining cleanliness of vehicles;
• Ensuring security and safety of the vehicle on and off the road;
• Monitoring and reporting expiry of insurance policies for motor vehicles;
• Preparing and submitting reports on transport when need arises;
• Ensuring security and safety of passengers and vehicle on and off the road;
• Ensuring proper mechanical working condition of the vehicle;
• Ensuring adherence to or observations of traffic laws;
• Ensuring reporting of any incidents to police and/or the office immediately they occur; and
• undertake any other functions as may be lawfully assigned.

Job Specification    

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade, the candidate must have: -

• Must have served for a minimum period of nine (9) years, three (3) of which must be at the grade of driver I or in a comparable position;
• At least a mean grade D (plain) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• A valid driving license free from any current endorsements(s) for classes of the vehicles the driver is required to drive;
•  A defensive Driving Certificate from the Automobile Association of Kenya (AA) or its equivalent qualification from any other recognized institution;
• First Aid certificate course;
• A valid Certificate of good conduct;
• Occupational trade test grade I for drivers;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Refresher Course for drivers lasting not less than one (1) week at the Kenya Authority of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.