Vacancy title:
Plant Operator III

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Science & Engineering, Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Civil & Government]

Jobs at:
County Government of Kitui

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, February 4 2026

Duty Station:
Kitui | Kitui

Summary
Date Posted: Sunday, January 18 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

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Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Responsibilities or duties

Operating Machines of ‘difficult rating’ C;

Assisting machine attendants in identifying possible breakdowns;

Liaising with Mechanics for servicing;

Making daily and weekly oil checks; and

Maintaining the cleanliness of the plants.

Qualifications or requirements

Be a Citizen of Kenya;

Have a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade ‘D’ plain or equivalent qualification form a recognized institution;

Have passed a Suitability test for Plant Operators Grade III;

Possess a valid Practicing License free from current endorsements for class(es) of machine(s) that one may be required to operate;

Be able to operate at least two (2) plants of ‘difficult rating’ C;

Attended a First Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one week from St. John Ambulance or the Kenya Institute of highway and Building technology or any other recognized institution; and

Experience needed

Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: high school

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to make their applications ONLINE through the Kitui County Government website: www.kitui.go.ke

Candidates should complete one KCPSB 2 Employment form. The completed KCPSB 2 Employment form, together with certified copies of applicant’s National Identity Card, professional certificates, academic certificates and transcripts, should be submitted to the Kitui County Public Service Board jobs portal on or before Wednesday 4th February, 2026.

The KCPSB 2 Employment form is available in the County Government website.

Applicants should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offense to include incorrect information in the application. Details not obtained by closure of the advertisement will not be considered.

Only short listed and successful candidates will be contacted.

Short listed candidates shall be required to produce originals of their national identity card, academic certificates and transcripts.

It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.

Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

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