Driver I

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Laikipia University is a public Chartered University located 11 kms from Nyahururu Town along Nakuru Nyahururu Road.

JOB SUMMARY

PERSONS SPECIFICATIONS:For appointment to this post, a candidate MUST have the following academic and professional requirements: -Be a holder of KCSE Certificate;A valid driving license class ABCE;Excellent driving skills;Basic mechanical knowledge in vehicle wiring/repairs and maintenance will be an added advantage;Good knowledge of city roads, locations of government offices and main roads to other parts of the country;.Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, chauffeur protocol and courtesies, and local roads and conditions; andExperience: Three [3] years’ continuous driving experience as a bus driver/Driver II or its equivalent.Method of ApplicationQualified and interested applicants should submit to the undersigned: -Five [5] hard copies of application letter containing email address, day time telephone contacts and, detailed Curriculum Vitae detailing academic qualifications; professional experience; membership to professional associations; and names; telephone numbers and contact addresses of three referees; and certified copies of both academic and professional certificates.In addition to the mentioned hard copies, submit a running PDF file [Soft Copy] of the whole package of application specified in one [1] above, to the email provided.As applicable, referees’ confidential reports on the applicants’ suitability for the post should be sent to the under-signed via registered mail or courier or delivered by hand in an envelope marked with the reference for the post applied [For Example: "…FLEET DRIVER I - GRADE AD 4 REF. NUMBER: LU/AD/1/05/01/EA/TRANSPORT/2026…"] at the Top Left-Hand Side of the sealed envelope.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Drive the University Motor vehicles as authorized in line with the University’s set guidelines and procedures;Maintain proper care of work tickets for assigned equipment through documentation of proper data for control, planning and future reference;Carry out routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling system, lubrication system, Electrical system, braking system, suspension system, transmission system as well as maintaining recommended tire pressure;Detects and reports vehicles when due for service and malfunctioning of equipment systems through daily inspection of the units to ensure reliable services delivery;Maintain cleanliness of the assigned vehicles through regular cleaning services to ensure conformity with customer satisfaction levels;Facilitate repair and maintenance of vehicles through timely reporting when due for service to ensure security and safety for the Machines and equipment on and off the road;Facilitate fueling of University vehicles as per fueling procedure to ensure effective running of the services offered;Adhere to Traffic Act and Government Vehicle Check Unit Rules and Regulations by abiding to stipulated rules for safety measures; andAny other duties as may be assigned, prescribed and/or delegated by the immediate supervisor.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Vehicle maintenance and repair, Car driving, Driving license Class B, C, E - light vehicles & heavy commercial vehicles, Route planning

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Vocational school