The University has a unique history that has evolved through different educational phases. It was started in April 1929 by a British Colonial farmer cum educationist by the name William Thomas Alfred Levet. The Institution was by then a whites’ only primary school with a large farm, which was sold to Guy Bullen in February 1959.

LU/AD/TRANSPORT/EA/13/7/2024

• Job Title :  Driver – Grade AD 3
• Basic Salary: Kes. 23,070 – Kes. 31,144 per month
• Other Allowances: As provided for in the terms of service.
• No. of Vacancies : One (1) for each Specified Area of Specialization
• Terms of Service :  Successful candidate will be offered the adjacent remuneration package on three (3) years’ contract renewable subject to satisfactory work performance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Drive the University Motor vehicles as authorized in line with the University’s set guidelines and procedures.
•  Maintain proper care of work tickets for assigned equipment through documentation of proper data for control, planning and future reference.
•  Carry out routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling system, lubrication system, Electrical system, braking system, suspension system, transmission system as well as maintaining recommended tire pressure
•  Detects and reports vehicles when due for service and malfunctioning of equipment systems through daily inspection of the units to ensure reliable services delivery.
•  Maintain cleanliness of the assigned vehicles through regular cleaning services to ensure it conforms to customer’s satisfaction.
•  Adherence to Traffic Act and Government Vehicle Check Unit Rules and Regulations by abiding to stipulated rules for safety measures.

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT:

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

• KCSE Certificate
• Driving License Class B, C and E with PSV endorsement
• Passed Occupational Trade Test I for Drivers
• Craft Certificate
• Exemplary work performance
• Basic Mechanical experience or training will be added advantage
• Nine (9) years’ experiences in driving Three (3) years of which must have served as Driver I or its equivalent
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.