Principal Driver at Kitui County

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade a candidate must:

1. Served in the grade of Chief Driver for a minimum of three (3) years;
2. Passed Occupational Trade Test I for Drivers;
3. A Valid driving license free from any current endorsements (s) for class(es) of vehicle (s) the officer is required to drive;
4. Defensive Driving Certificate from the Automobile Association (AA) of Kenya or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
5. 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;
6. A valid certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police;
7. Attended a First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution; and
8. Demonstrated outstanding professional competence in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Driving the assigned vehicle;
2. Carrying out routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical, tyre pressure and break systems etc.;
3. Detecting and reporting malfunctioning of the vehicle systems;
4. Maintenance of work ticket(s) for vehicle(s) assigned;
5. Ensuring security and safety of the vehicle on and off the road;
6. Overseeing safety of the passengers and /or goods therein;
7. Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle(s); and
8. Supervise and guide staff working under him/her in a small transport unit