Murang’a County is one of the five counties in the Central region of the Republic of Kenya. It is bordered to the North by Nyeri, to the South by Kiambu, to the West by Nyandarua and to the East by Kirinyaga, Embu and Machakos counties.

Driver III

Job Type

Full Time

Qualification

KCSE

Experience

2 years

Location

Muranga

Job Field

Driving

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will involve:

Driving a motor vehicle as authorized, Carrying out routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical and brake systems, tyrepressure, e.t.c. Detecting and reporting malfunctioning of vehicle systems;

Maintenance of work tickets for vehicles assigned;

Ensuring security and safety for the vehicle on and off the road, safety of the passengersand/or goods therein;

Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade D plain or its equivalentqualification from a recognized Institution, A valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for class (es) of vehicle(s)anofficer is required to drive;

Attended a First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week at St. JohnAmbulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or anyotherrecognized Institution;

Passed Suitability Test for Driver Grade III;

Passed Practical Test for Drivers conducted by the respective Ministry/Department;

A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police; and

At least two (2) years driving experience.

• Driving a motor vehicle as authorized
• Carrying out routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical and brake systems, tyre pressure, etc.
• Detecting and reporting malfunctioning of vehicle systems
• Maintenance of work tickets for vehicles assigned
• Ensuring security and safety for the vehicle on and off the road, safety of the passengers and/or goods therein
• Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle

• Valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for class(es) of vehicle(s)
• First-Aid Certificate
• Suitability Test for Driver Grade III
• Practical Test for Drivers
• Certificate of Good Conduct

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade D plain or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution
• A valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for class (es) of vehicle(s) an officer is required to drive
• Attended a First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week at St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution
• Passed Suitability Test for Driver Grade III
• Passed Practical Test for Drivers conducted by the respective Ministry/Department
• A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police