Vacancy title:
Plant Mechanic

Jobs at:
Siaya County

Deadline of this Job:
21st December 2018

Duty Station:
Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: 10th December 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time

Siaya County is one of the counties in the former Nyanza Province in the southwest part of Kenya. It is bordered by Busia County to the north, Kakamega County and Vihiga County's to the northeast and Kisumu County to the southeast. It shares a water border with Homa Bay County which is located south of Siaya County.

JOB DETAILS:

This is the entry and training grade for degree holders. An officer at this level will work under guidance of an experienced officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail: –

•  keeping equipment available for use by inspecting and testing machinery;
  
•  Maintaining machinery in functional condition;
  
•  verifying quality of spare parts;
  
•  Ensuring and maintaining a healthy, safe and secure working environment in compliance with procedures, regulations and government requirements.
  

Qualifications
This is the entry grade for Plant Mechanic. An officer at this grade will work under the direction and supervision of a senior officer. The Officer should have;

•  Kenya certificate of secondary education (KCSE) mean Grade, ‘D’ plain or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
  
•  Diploma in Automotive Engineering (Heavy Plant option). Candidates in Craft/certificate level but with wide experience will be considered.
  
•  Passed the occupational Trade Test I for Mechanics;
  
•  Attended a refresher course for Mechanics lasting not less than one (1) week within a period of three (3) years at the Kenya institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institution;
  
•  At least two (2) year experience in heavy diesel/mobile plant environment.
  
•  Good knowledge of IC engines, hydraulic systems and electrical circuits.
  
•  Attended a First-Aid course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. John Ambulance or the Kenya institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or other recognized institution;
  
•  A valid driving license, Class D and Special Type
  

Additional Requirements
All applicants are expected to attach copies of the following additional documents

•  Tax compliance certificates
  
•  Clearance from HELB where necessary
  
•  Clearance from the Ethics and anti- corruption commission
  
•  Clearance from the CRB.
  
•  Certificate of Good Conduct from the police