Vacancy title:
Driver I

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Transportation & Logistics, Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Protective Services, Admin & Office, Business Operations, Civil & Government]

Jobs at:
Laikipia University

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, June 9 2026

Duty Station:
Kenya | kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, May 19 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

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This Officer is expected to: -

Responsibilities or duties

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; and

Any other duties as may be assigned, prescribed and/or delegated by the immediate supervisor.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

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; and

Experience needed

Three [3] years’ continuous driving experience as a bus driver/Driver II or its equivalent.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

NOTE:

Successfully shortlisted applicants will be required to obtain clearance from the: -

• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC);
• Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI);
• Registered Credit Reference Bureau (CRB);
• Commission for University Education (CUE) on Certificates conferred or awarded by Foreign Universities and Institutions (As applicable);

Ensure compliance with the requirements of Chapter six [6] of the Constitution of Kenya 2010; and

Duly fill in (complete)the Laikipia University Consent Form for purposes of initiating the Background Checks being part of the recruitment process in line with the applicable employment laws and policies.

Applications received after TUESDAY, 9TH JUNE, 2026 will NOT be accepted and/or processed;

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: high school

Job application procedure
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Qualified and interested applicants should submit to the undersigned: -

Five [5] hard copies of application letter containing 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 

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.

The Registrar, Administration & Human Capital

Laikipia University

P. O. Box 1100 – 20300

Nyahururu, KENYA

Applications received after TUESDAY, 9TH JUNE, 2026 will NOT be accepted and/or processed;

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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