Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Nyandarua Water and Sanitation Company Limited was started in the 2007 and established under the Water Act 2002 and incorporated on 23rd November 2016 as a water service agent in the current Nyandarua County. The company is incorporated in Kenya under the Companies Act. Cap 486 of the Laws of Kenya and 100% owned by Nyandarua County Government.

Responsibilities or duties

Driving vehicle(s) as authorized;

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 and/or goods therein;

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 fueled 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; and

Ensuring cleanliness of the assigned vehicle at all times when in use or otherwise and that the vehicle is in good condition before use.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for the class(es) of vehicle(s).

Must be 45 years and below

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean Grade D+ or its equivalent qualification;

Passed Suitability Test for Drivers.

Valid Certificate of Good Conduct;

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; and

Proficiency in Computer Application.

Experience needed

At least two (2) years of proven driving experience;

• Driving vehicle(s) as authorized;
• 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 and/or goods therein;
• 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 fueled 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; and
• Ensuring cleanliness of the assigned vehicle at all times when in use or otherwise and that the vehicle is in good condition before use.

• Proficiency in Computer Application

• Valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for the class(es) of vehicle(s).
• Must be 45 years and below
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean Grade D+ or its equivalent qualification;
• Passed Suitability Test for Drivers.
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct;
• 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;
• Proficiency in Computer Application.