Kenya Forest Service Driver /plant Operator Jobs in Kenya

The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) is a body corporate established by the Forest

Conservation & Management Act, 2016. The Service is mandated to conserve, protect
and manage all public forests. In line with the provisions of the Forest Conservation and
Management Act, 2016 the Service wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to
fill the following vacant position:

Kenya Forest Service Driver /plant Operator Jobs in Kenya


Responsibilities

Driving duties and responsibilities at this level will entail and not limited to:-

Maintaining the work ticket; driving vehicle to approved destinations and carrying only authorized passengers and goods in accordance with traffic laws and regulations;

Undertaking light maintenance; detecting and reporting faults in vehicles, ensuring safety and security of the vehicle, passengers, and luggage; observing the highway code; road testing of vehicles following service or repairs, maintenance of a functional tool kit, spare tyres, first aid box and fire extinguishers, ensure general cleanliness of the vehicles;

Mentor and guide drivers in lower grades; advice on proper vehicle maintenance and
use;

Reporting all accidents, incidences and other damages of vehicle to relevant
authority and supervisors;

General cleanliness, maintain work discipline;

Ensure proper management of fuel and lubricants and any other duties that may be assigned to you by your supervisor from time to time.


Requirements

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with a minimum grade D plain

Valid driving license for relevant classes

Certificate of suitability test for drivers grade III/Plant Operators Grade III

At least two (2) years previous satisfactory driving experience after obtaining
the driving licence.

Possess a driving licence free from current endorsements for classes of machine(s) that

one may be required to operate at least two plants of difficult rating C

Certificate of Occupational test grade III

First Aid certificate

Have a valid certificate of good conduct

National Youth Service graduates who meet the above requirements will have an added advantage


How to apply:


Interested candidates who meet the requirements should apply, clearly indicating
reference number for the position. Applications should include current curriculum vitae
indicating current and expected remuneration, mobile number, names and contact details
of three referees, copy of national identity card, copies of testimonials, copies of
professional and academic certificates, statutory requirements (As specified for each of the positions in the detailed job description in KFS website) should be sent through the post
office or hand delivered to the following address so as to reach the Service not later than 19th August, 2019 by 5.00 pm.

All applications should be clearly marked with the position reference number on the
envelope.

Chief Conservator of Forests,
Kenya Forest Service, Karura, Off Kiambu Road,
P. O. Box 30513-00100, G.P.O
Nairobi, Kenya.

For more information and job application details, see; Kenya Forest Service Driver /plant Operator Jobs in Kenya


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