The Commission dates back to 1954 when Civil Service Commission was established by British Colonial Government following Holmes Commission Report, 1948; Civil Service Commission was advisory to the Governor in matters of appointments; At independence in 1963 it was enshrined in the constitution and renamed Public Service Commission; Independence Constitut...

Qualifications for Appointment:

• Kenya certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), mean Grade 'D' plain or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Possess a valid driving licence free from any current endorsements for the relevant class(es) of machine(s) that one may be required to operate.
• Passed Suitability Test for plant operators Grade III.
• Be able to operate at least two (2) plants of 'difficult rating' C.
• First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. John Ambulance or the Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognised Institution.
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operating heavy plants of 'difficult rating' C.
• Assisting machine attendants in identifying possible breakdowns.
• Liaising with mechanics for servicing.
• Making daily and weekly oil checks.
• Maintaining cleanliness of the plants.

• Operating heavy plants of 'difficult rating' C.
• Assisting machine attendants in identifying possible breakdowns.
• Liaising with mechanics for servicing.
• Making daily and weekly oil checks.
• Maintaining cleanliness of the plants.

• Valid driving licence
• Ability to operate at least two (2) plants of 'difficult rating' C
• First-Aid Certificate

• Kenya certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), mean Grade 'D' plain or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Possess a valid driving licence free from any current endorsements for the relevant class(es) of machine(s) that one may be required to operate.
• Passed Suitability Test for plant operators Grade III.
• Be able to operate at least two (2) plants of 'difficult rating' C.
• First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. John Ambulance or the Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognised Institution.
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.