Driver (Fire Engine) at Kericho County
VISION A prosperous county in economic, social and political development with residents enjoying high quality of life. MISSION To foster equitable and sustained socio-economic development through effective and efficient mobilization and utilization of available resources. ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS The county is composed of six Constituencies, 15 administrati...
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Driver (Fire Engine)
- Job TypeContract
- QualificationKCSE
- Experience3 years
- LocationKericho
- Job FieldDriving
KCPSB/2023/224
Duties and Responsibilities
- Making routine daily checks and inspection of the fire engine to ensure it is in sound mechanical condition;
- Ensuring general routine maintenance of the fire engine and equipment in line with the manufacturer’s manual / specifications;
- Reporting any malfunctioning of the vehicle/fire engine systems;
- Driving/operating the fire engine as authorize;
- Ensuring security and safety of the fire engine on and off the road;
- Maintenance of work tickets for vehicle/fire engine assigned;
- Responding to fire and emergency calls in order to prevent and/or minimize loss of life, property or injury;
- Safely and efficiently driving the fire engine to the scene of fire in response to an emergency;
- Operating the fire engine pumps and other fire/rescue apparatus safely and efficiently;
- Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements for Appointment
- Be in possession of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Mean Grade D (Plain)/O-level Education;
- Possess a valid driving license from current endorsement(s);
- Passed Suitability test certificate for Drivers Grade III conducted by ministry of works and public works;
- Passed Occupational trade test III/II/I for Drivers conducted by ministry of works and public works;
- Have a minimum three (3) years proven experience in fire engine/firefighting equipment operation will be an added advantage;
- Be physically and medically fit as certified by a Government Doctor;
- A certificate course in firefighting/ fire rescue from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
- Possession of emergency vehicle operator compliance certificate;
- Possess a valid certificate of good conduct;
- A first aid certificate course lasting not less than a week from Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology, St. John Ambulance or any other recognized institution;
- Possession of a Grade III and above certificate in vehicle mechanics/maintenance will be an added advantage;
- Former members of the disciplined forces and the NYS who have undergone firefighting training or ex-fire fighters/fire engine operators will have an added advantage.
- Terms of Service: Three (3) Year Contract.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to Kericho County on psbkericho.co.ke to apply
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