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Principal Driver at County Government of Kitui

County Government of Kitui
Full-time
On-site
Salary Scale: Ksh. 32,700 x 1,300 - 34,000 x 1,380 - 35,380 x 1,390 - 36,770 x 1,460 - 38,230 x 1,470 - 39,700 x 1,470 - 41,170 x 1,520 - 42,690 p.m.

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade a candidate must:


Be a Citizen of Kenya;
Served in the grade of Chief Driver, Job Group 'H' for a minimum of three (3) years;
Passed Occupational Trade Test I for Drivers;
A Valid driving license free from any current endorsements (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;
A valid certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police;
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
Demonstrated outstanding professional competence 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 break 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
Supervise and guide staff working under him/her in a small transport unit.
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