Principal Driver (3 Positions) at Nakuru County Government

VACANCY NO. 10/PROM/2023/06

Requirement for Appointment

• Served in the grade of Chief Driver for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Passed Occupational Trade Test I for Drivers;
• Valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for class(es) of vehicle(s) the officer is required to drive;
• Defensive Driving Certificate from the Automobile Association (AA) of Kenya or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• 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;
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police;
• Attended a First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one weekfrom St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institution; 
• Demonstrated outstanding professional competence; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Driving the assigned vehicle; 
• Carrying out routine checks on the vehicle's cooling, oil, electrical, tyre pressure and brake systems, etc.; 
• Detecting and reporting malfunctioning of the vehicle systems;
• Maintenance of work ticket(s) for vehicle(s) assigned;
• Ensuring security and safety of the vehicle on and off the road; 
• Overseeing safety of the passengers and/or goods therein;
• Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle(s); and
• In addition, the officer may be required to supervise and guide staffworking under him/her in a small transport unit.