DRIVER III | SHA/243/2025
Job Term: Permanent and Pensionable
Position Level: SHA 11
Number of positions: 1
Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required:
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean Grade D plain or its equivalent qualification;
- Valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for the class(es) of vehicle(s);
- Passed Suitability Test for Drivers;
- Valid Certificate of Good Conduct;
- 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
- At least two (2) years of proven driving experience; and
- Proficiency in Computer Application.
Responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities at this level entail:
- Driving vehicle(s) as authorized;
- Carrying out periodic checks on the assigned vehicle to determine maintenance needs and reporting accordingly and on time;
- Keeping up-to-date vehicle mileage log and maintaining work tickets for vehicles assigned;
- Ensuring security and safety for the vehicle on and off the road;
- Ensuring the safety of the passengers and/or goods therein;
- Inspecting assigned vehicles and keeping up-to-date insurance documents;
- Ensuring the assigned vehicle(s) has the necessary tools (toolbox, spotlight, umbrella, fire extinguisher, and an equipped first aid kit);
- Ensuring that the vehicle is taken for service when due;
- Adhering to the Traffic Act, and the Authority’s policies and procedures on fleet management;
- Ensuring that the assigned vehicle(s) is always fuelled in line with the policies and procedures on fleet management;
- Reporting any incident that involves injury, or damage to any passenger, pedestrian or third-party property immediately, in line with established policies and procedures; and
- Ensuring cleanliness of the assigned vehicle at all times when in use or otherwise and that the vehicle is in good condition before use.