Senior Driver Job SHA

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Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required:

Person Specifications: For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Cumulative service period of nine (9) years of work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Senior Driver or in a comparable position.
• A valid BCE driving license without any current endorsement(s).
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean Grade D plain or its equivalent qualification.
• Occupational Trade Test I for Drivers.
• First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (I) week from St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution.
• Defensive Driving Certificate from the Automobile Association (AA) of Kenya or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
• Refresher Course for drivers lasting not less than one (1) week at the Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT)or any other recognized Institution.
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct.
• Proficiency in Computer Application.
• Showed merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities at this level entail:

• Ensuring a high level of integrity and confidentiality.
• 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, other road users, and the assigned vehicle.
• 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.
• Ensuring cleanliness of the assigned vehicle at all times when in use or otherwise and that the vehicle is in good condition before use.

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