Job Summary
Repair and Maintenance of Water Distribution Line
Minimum Qualification:Certificate
Experience Level:Mid level
Experience Length:2 years
Job Description
Oloolaiser Water and Sewerage Company Ltd (OWSC) is a water and sanitation services provider registered under the Company’s Act Cap 486 of laws of Kenya and operated as an agent of Tanathi Water Services Board. Water services provision are devolved to County Governments under the promulgation of the Constitution 2010 and therefore the Company is wholly owned by County Government of Kajiado and regulated by Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB). OWSC is mandated to supply water in the. Jurisdiction of Kajiado North and West Sub Counties
To strengthen Key Human Resource capacity, we invite applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates with excellent credentials to fill the following position:
3. WATER OPERATOR/LINE PATROLLER (3 positions)
Reporting To: Production and Distribution Supervisor
Department: Technical Department
Job summary: Repair and Maintenance of Water Distribution Line
Job Grade 7 (I)
Duties and Responsibilities
• Ensure all pumping sets are attended to.
• Ensure daily update of plant operation registers.
• Ensure recording and reporting on daily productions.
• servicing and maintenance of production and zonal meters
• Ensure cleanliness of the pump and control panel house.
• Ensure equitable distribution of water as per rationing schedule.
• Undertake intense line patrols identify and promptly report all burst, leakages and all section not receiving water due to blockage or otherwise to the non-revenue team and undertake repairs and restoration of supply in pipe diameters of 20mm and 32mm.
• Curb continued water losses through tank overflow, burst and leakages by immediate isolation of the sections.
• Identify and report to the non -revenue team all exposed pipe section within the distribution networks.
• Routine inspections and maintenance of all electro mechanical installations.
• Any other duty given by the immediate supervisor.
• Produce written daily work reports.
Requirements for Appointment
For direct appointment to this grade a candidate must have a KCSE D+ or KCE Division I Certificate in Water Engineering or Plumbing with a minimum 2 years’ Experience. Knowledge of: Principles and practices of water distribution maintenance and repair. Basic principles of water treatment. Common tools, materials, and motorized vehicles and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of a water distribution system. Pumps, valves and backflow devices. Basic mathematical principles. Safe work practices and policies.
Written applications together with the required credentials should be send to:
The Human Resource and Admin Officer
Oloolaiser Water and Sewerage Company Limited
P. 0 BOX 333 - 00206, KISERIAN
Applications should reach the Company Offices located at Isalu Centre Ground Floor at Ongata Rongai along Magadi Road on or before5th October, 2020by end of business.
Details of the job descriptions and requirements for appointments are available at our company website:https://www.oloolaiserwatercompany.co.ke/vacancies.html
