Principal Driver (3 Positions) at Nakuru County Government

Job Description (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The county’s rich history is joined at the hip with that of the entire nation. When the Kenya-Uganda railway line was constructed, although heavily criticized as the Lunatic Express or a road to nowhere, it had a profound impact on the creation of the nation today known as Kenya. VACANCY NO. 10/PROM//06Requirement for Appointment Served in the grade of Chief Driver for a minimum period of three 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 week within every three 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; andShown 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); andIn addition, the officer may be required to supervise and guide staff working under him/her in a small transport unit.