Plant Operator (Rig, TPU Operator)
2026-11-07T11:45:57+00:00
Laikipia County Government
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FULL_TIME
Laikipia County
Laikipia
00100
Kenya
Professional Services
Science & Engineering, Manufacturing & Warehouse, Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Civil & Government
2026-11-26T17:00:00+00:00
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NUMBER OF VACANCIES: FOUR (4)
TERMS OF SERVICE: PERMANENT AND PENSIONABLE
Duties and Responsibilities
This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. A Plant Operator at this level will work under guidance of a Senior Plant Operator.
Duties and responsibilities will entail:
- Operating machines of 'difficult rating' C;
- Assisting machine attendants in identifying possible breakdowns;
- Liaising with plant mechanics for servicing;
- Making daily and weekly oil checks;
- Maintaining and ensuring safe custody of working tools and maintaining the cleanliness of plants.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- Have a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
- Government Trade Test Certificate Grade III in the respective craft or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized Institution.
- Have passed the Suitability Test for Plant Operators Grade III.
- Possess a valid driving licence 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; and,
- Attended a First-Aid Course lasting not less than one (1) week from St John Ambulance or the Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institutions and;
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
- Certificate in computer application skills.
- Operating machines of 'difficult rating' C
- Assisting machine attendants in identifying possible breakdowns
- Liaising with plant mechanics for servicing
- Making daily and weekly oil checks
- Maintaining and ensuring safe custody of working tools and maintaining the cleanliness of plants
- Ability to operate at least two (2) Plants of 'difficult rating' C
- Computer application skills
- Ability to identify possible machine breakdowns
- Ability to maintain and ensure safe custody of working tools
- Have a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
- Government Trade Test Certificate Grade III in the respective craft or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized Institution.
- Have passed the Suitability Test for Plant Operators Grade III.
- Possess a valid driving licence 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; and,
- Attended a First-Aid Course lasting not less than one (1) week from St John Ambulance or the Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institutions and;
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
- Certificate in computer application skills.
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Vacancy title:
Plant Operator (Rig, TPU Operator)
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Science & Engineering, Manufacturing & Warehouse, Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Civil & Government]
Jobs at:
Laikipia County Government
Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, November 26 2026
Duty Station:
Laikipia County | Laikipia
Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, November 7 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
NUMBER OF VACANCIES: FOUR (4)
TERMS OF SERVICE: PERMANENT AND PENSIONABLE
Duties and Responsibilities
This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. A Plant Operator at this level will work under guidance of a Senior Plant Operator.
Duties and responsibilities will entail:
- Operating machines of 'difficult rating' C;
- Assisting machine attendants in identifying possible breakdowns;
- Liaising with plant mechanics for servicing;
- Making daily and weekly oil checks;
- Maintaining and ensuring safe custody of working tools and maintaining the cleanliness of plants.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- Have a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
- Government Trade Test Certificate Grade III in the respective craft or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized Institution.
- Have passed the Suitability Test for Plant Operators Grade III.
- Possess a valid driving licence 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; and,
- Attended a First-Aid Course lasting not less than one (1) week from St John Ambulance or the Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institutions and;
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
- Certificate in computer application skills.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: high school
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