Driver II/ Mechanic II (Grade 4) Job Karatina University

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Job Description for Driver II/ Mechanic II

Work at this level entails operation of vehicles, detection and reporting common faults, keeping the vehicles clean, carrying out minor repairs including oiling and greasing, maintenance of work ticket for vehicles as assigned, ensuring safety of the vehicle and any other duties as may be assigned by a senior officer.

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Qualifications

For direct appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade of at least D+ (plus) or its equivalent
• Valid driving license classes BCE free from any endorsement
• P.S.V license for bus and mini/bus (for bus and minibus drivers)
• At least seven (7) years driving experience
• Certificate of Good conduct
• Occupational trade Test III.
• Basic certificate on first Aid
• Computer literacy
• Occupational/Motor Vehicle Mechanic Trade Test II will be an added advantage
• Accident free record or if any the records show that they were not in any way attributable to the driver’s negligence

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How To Apply

All applicants are required to submit their applications online through the jobs portal link (https://jobs.karu.ac.ke) available on the University website (under the careers section).

In addition, applicants MUST submit a continuously scanned copy of the application via email (jobs@karu.ac.ke) with the subject clearly stating the job title and the reference number (e.g. Senior Driver II- KarU/HR/SDII/2025).

Interested applicants should submit their applications so as to be received on or before Monday 3rd March, 2025.  The application should contain a detailed curriculum vitae indicating academic qualifications, professional experience, email address and telephone contacts, copies of academic certificates and other relevant documents.

The Vice Chancellor

Karatina University

P.O. Box 1957- 10101

KARATINA

Note:

• Karatina University is an equal opportunity employer and therefore applicants of either gender, persons with disability and those from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply.
• Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Successful candidate will be required to fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya

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