Summary
Date Posted: Monday, August 26, 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

This is the entry position to the Drivers’ position in the University and appointment to this position is on temporary or permanent terms, or on a two (2) year renewable performance-based contract depending on age, citizenship and any other reason. GRADE: III 2 POSITIONS: REF: PU/ADV/08/08/2019 .

Job Responsibilities:
• Drive vehicles safely, legally and efficiently as required.
• Operate University tractors
• Detect and report malfunctioning of vehicles systems
• Comply with all driving hours and Road Transport legislation
• Proper use and maintenance of keys, pagers, and radios
• Operate vehicles and equipment safely and responsibly, as assigned
• General maintenance and cleaning of vehicles
• Carrying out routine checkups on vehicles assigned (cooling and oils systems, electrical system, , brakes etc)
• Maintaining work tickets for vehicles assigned
• Ensuring that the servicing and repairs are done on time
• Ensure security and safety for the vehicles on and off the road
• Ensure safety of the passengers and or goods therein
• To comply with all Health & Safety requirements
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor

Job Skills:
• First Aid skills
• Good communication skills
• Teamwork skills
• Good driving skills
• Defensive driving skills

Job Qualifications:
• A minimum of KCSE Certificate or its equivalent
• A valid PSV and a driving license free from any endorsement and valid for classes B C E vehicles
• Passed in Driver Grade III Test from the Ministry of Public Works
• Five (5) years experience in driving a Bus
• A recent certificate of good conduct from the Kenya Police Department
Applicants with the following Certificates will have an added advantage:
• Certificate in First Aid course
• Certificate in Defensive Driving

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Experience Requirements: • Candidates must have served for at least three (3) years of active accident free driving with proven integrity, honesty, punctuality and discipline.

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Job application procedure
Interested applicants should send four (4) copies of their application for the above positions.
Applications and recommendations letters from referees should be addressed to,
The Vice Chancellor
Pwani University
P. O Box 195-80108, Kilifi
Applications should include an up to date CV, giving details of applicants age, marital status, academic and professional qualifications, work experience, present post and salary, email address, telephone, names and contacts of three referees who are knowledgeable about the competence of the applicant, copies of relevant certificates and testimonials.
Pwani University is an equal opportunity employer, female candidates and persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Persons living with Disabilities should attach a copy of their National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) registration Card.
The deadline for submitting applications is Thursday 5th September, 2019. Applications received later than this date will not be considered.
Please Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

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