Transport Officer Grade 12 (1 Post) EU/AFP/2024-1011

Applicants MUST have the following academic/professional qualifications and requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• At least seven (7) years relevant working experience, two (2) of which must be at middle level management.
• A Master’s degree in the relevant field is an added advantage
• Must have a valid driving license for all classes.
• Must have a Defensive Driving certificate from a recognized institution;
• Must possess an Occupational Trade Test I for Drivers and Certificate in Institutional Driving
• Must be computer literate
• Must meet the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution (documents will be required for those shortlisted).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Overall Management of the Transport Department of the University
• Diagnosing mechanical problems of University vehicles and advising on repairs required
• Maintaining all motor vehicles in serviceable condition and facilitating minor repairs;
• Maintenance of all vehicle records, correct entries and update on vehicle logbooks, other office documentation and status of licenses and insurance policies;
• Renewal of motor vehicle Insurance covers and other road licenses;
• Maintenance and enforcement of service schedules for all the vehicles in the University Participate in development and implementation of the annual Transport operations, maintenance plan and drivers leave plans;
• Reconciliation of motor vehicle work tickets and the tracking system; supervise vehicle online tracking, monitor vehicle movement and trace violations with possible corrective action;
• Fuel and mileage monitoring to identify areas of high and low fuel efficiency for targeted action;
• Reporting of vehicle accidents and mishandling by all authorized drivers;
• Maximization and efficient use of the outsourced transport for logistical operations;
• Ensure all vehicle cleaning vouchers issued are recorded in the motor vehicles cleaning vouchers register for all vehicles cleaned;
• Supervision of all University drivers; workforce development, coaching and discipline management;
• Annual appraisal of drivers;
• Vehicle inspection and handover by drivers before they proceed on leave or any trip; and
• Submission of quarterly and annual reports on the management of Egerton University transport system.