Fire-Engine Operators At County Government Of Nyeri

No of Positions: 4
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Chief Officer, the Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
Making routine daily checks and inspection of the fire engine to ensure it is in sound mechanical condition
Ensuring general routine maintenance of the fire engine and equipment in line with the manufacturer’s manual / specifications
Reporting any malfunctioning of the vehicle/fire engine systems
Driving/operating the fire engine as authorised
Ensuring security and safety of the fire engine on and off the road
Maintenance of work tickets for vehicle/fire engine assigned
Responding to fire and emergency calls in order to prevent and/or minimize loss of life, property or injury
Safely and efficiently driving the fire engine to the scene of fire in response to an emergency
Operating the fire engine pumps and other fire/rescue apparatus safely and efficiently
Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the supervisor

Requirements for Appointment
The candidate must:
Be a Kenyan citizen
Be a holder of a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education / O-level education (Minimum grade D-)
Possess a certificate in defensive driving
Possess a valid motor vehicle driving license class BCE;
Have a minimum three (3) years proven experience in fire engine/firefighting equipment operation;
Basic mechanical knowledge of vehicles
Be physically and medically fit as certified by a Government Doctor;
Be a holder of a firefighting/rescue service certificate from an institution recognized in Kenya
Possess a valid certificate of good conduct
Demonstrate experience in managing disasters
A First Aid Certificate will be an added advantage
Possession of a Grade III and above certificate in vehicle mechanics/maintenance will be an added advantage;
Former members of the disciplined forces and the NYS who have undergone firefighting training or ex-fire fighters/fire engine operators will have an added advantage

Terms of service:Three (3) years contract.
Salary and benefits:Salary will be as per the regulations by Salaries and Remuneration Commission.
The following clearance certificates should be attached to the application:
A Higher Education Loans Board Clearance Certificate;
A Valid Certificate of Good Conduct / Police clearance
A Credit Reference Bureau Clearance Certificate from a recognized body;
A Kenya Revenue Authority Clearance Certificate;