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.