Job Purpose
Responsible for providing transport services in an effective and efficient manner.
Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks
An officer at this grade will undertake the following duties and responsibilities:
Driving the organization's vehicles as authorized;
Carrying out routine checks on the assigned vehicle and report any malfunction of vehicle systems and other occurrences;
Liaising with Fleet Assistant to ensure that the vehicles are regularly checked and maintained;
Maintaining the movement of work tickets for vehicle(s) assigned;
Maintaining security and safety of the vehicle on and off the road;
Reporting all accidents and incidents promptly to the relevant IPOA offices;
Administering first aid in the event of an accident;
Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle; and
Coaching and mentoring junior drivers.
Knowledge, Experience and qualifications required
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have the following qualifications:
Served for a cumulative minimum period of period of fourteen (14) years three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Senior Driver, IPOA 10;
KCSE mean grade of D (Plain) or its equivalent qualification;
Valid driving license;
Defensive Driving Certificate from the Automobile Association (AA) of
Kenya or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Suitability Trade Test for Drivers;
Refresher course for drivers lasting not less than one (1) week every three (3) years;
First-Aid Course Certificate lasting not less than one (1) week from Kenya Institute of Highway and Building technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution;
A valid certificate of good conduct;
Occupational Trade Tests I for Drivers;
Proficiency in Computer Applications;
Accident-free driving period of four (4) years; and
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results