The University is hereby inviting applications from the public for the under listed Position.

JOB TITLE: DRIVER – (01) POSITION – ADS/PTS 08

JOB PURPOSE: To drive carefully and ensure the safety of passengers and the vehicle in order to facilitate mobility of officers.

DUTIES AND KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (KPAS)

• Transport University staff and students on official duties to different destinations both locally and internationally
• Responsible for keeping the University vehicles physically clean and out of accidents. Inspection of vehicle’s fitness: Undertakes the inspection of the vehicles allocated with respect to road worthiness so as to avoid road traffic accidents, unnecessary breakdowns and expenses
• Ensure the University vehicles are properly checked (Inspection of each vehicle) i.e. check oil, water, petrol etc before taking any trip in or out of campus.
• Custodian of tools and equipment for university vehicles. e.g. spare wheel, spanners, jacks, triangle etc.
• Regular check of vehicles for regular maintenance requisitions.
• Drives carefully the vehicles allocated so as to ensure the safety and quick movements of officers.
• Ensures that all the journeys are authorised by completing the log-book in order to avoid unauthorised journeys.
• Reports timely the occurrence of road traffic accidents in order that appropriate action is taken promptly.
• Ensures that each vehicle is parked in a safe and authorised area to guarantee the vehicle’s safety.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• A Grade 12 School Certificate with at least a Credit in English Language
• Valid Class C or CE Driver’s Licence
• At least two (02) years’ work experience as a driver
• Must be of sober character
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision
• Must be ready to work at odd hours
• Knowledge of basic mechanics and defensive driving will be an added advantage

• Transport University staff and students on official duties to different destinations both locally and internationally
• Responsible for keeping the University vehicles physically clean and out of accidents. Inspection of vehicle’s fitness: Undertakes the inspection of the vehicles allocated with respect to road worthiness so as to avoid road traffic accidents, unnecessary breakdowns and expenses
• Ensure the University vehicles are properly checked (Inspection of each vehicle) i.e. check oil, water, petrol etc before taking any trip in or out of campus.
• Custodian of tools and equipment for university vehicles. e.g. spare wheel, spanners, jacks, triangle etc.
• Regular check of vehicles for regular maintenance requisitions.
• Drives carefully the vehicles allocated so as to ensure the safety and quick movements of officers.
• Ensures that all the journeys are authorised by completing the log-book in order to avoid unauthorised journeys.
• Reports timely the occurrence of road traffic accidents in order that appropriate action is taken promptly.
• Ensures that each vehicle is parked in a safe and authorised area to guarantee the vehicle’s safety.

• Knowledge of basic mechanics
• Defensive driving

• A Grade 12 School Certificate with at least a Credit in English Language
• Valid Class C or CE Driver’s Licence
• Must be of sober character
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision
• Must be ready to work at odd hours