Principal Driver (3 Posts)

This role is for a Principal Driver within the County Government of Kitui, appointed on Permanent and Pensionable terms across three available posts. The position requires professional driving competence, attention to vehicle maintenance and safety protocols, and supervisory responsibilities within a small transport unit.

Salary Scale Ksh. 32,700 x 1,300 – 34,000 x 1,380 – 35,380 x 1,390 – 36,770 x 1,460 – 38,230 x 1,470 – 39,700 x 1,470 – 41,170 x 1,520 – 42,690 per month (p.m.)

Terms of Service Permanent and Pensionable

Duties and Responsibilities

• Driving the assigned vehicle.
• Carrying out routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical, tyre pressure, and brake systems, etc.
• Detecting and reporting malfunctioning of the vehicle systems.
• Maintenance of work ticket(s) for vehicle(s) assigned.
• Ensuring security and safety of the vehicle on and off the road.
• Overseeing safety of the passengers and/or goods therein.
• Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle(s).
• Supervise and guide staff working under him/her in a small transport unit.

Requirements for Appointment For appointment to this grade, a candidate must meet the following criteria:

• Be a Citizen of Kenya.
• Served in the grade of Chief Driver, Job Group ‘H’ for a minimum of three (3) years.
• Passed Occupational Trade Test I for Drivers.
• Possess a Valid driving license free from any current endorsements(s) for class(es) of vehicle(s) the officer is required to drive.
• Hold a Defensive Driving Certificate from the Automobile Association (AA) of Kenya or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
• Attended a Refresher Course for drivers lasting not less than one (1) week within every three (3) years at Kenya Institute of Highway and Building technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution.
• Hold a valid certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police.
• Attended a First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution.
• Demonstrated outstanding professional competence in work performance and results.

(Note: The original posting indicates KCSE as a general qualification.)