Transport Officer At Egerton University

EU/DVC/AFP/2024-0302Applicants MUST have the following academic/professional qualifications and requirements:Bachelor's degree in the following areas: Logistics, Fleet Management,At least three (3) years relevant experience as Assistant Transport Officer grade 11 or its equivalent with relevant experience in Fleet Management.A Master's degree in the relevant field is an added advantageA valid AA (Kenya) driving license for all classes.Defensive driving certificate from National Youth Service (NYS) of Kenya or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;Possess an occupational Trade Test I for Drivers and a Certificate in Institutional DrivingMust be computer literate with experience in using relevant Fleet Management SoftwareCertificate of Good ConductDuties and ResponsibilitiesOverall Management of the Transport Department of the UniversityDiagnosing mechanical problems of university vehicles and advising on repairs requiredMaintaining 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 Universityvii. Participate in the development and implementation of the annual Transportoperations, 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; andSubmission of quarterly and annual reports on the management of Egerton University transport system.