Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Chief Officer, the Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

• Making routine daily checks and inspections of the fire engines 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 authorized.
• Ensuring the 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 to prevent and/or minimize loss of life, property, or injury.
• Safely and efficiently driving the fire engine to the scene of a fire in response to an emergency.
• Operating the fire engine pumps and other fire/rescue apparatus safely and efficiently.
• Performing any other duty as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements for Appointment:

• Be a Kenyan citizen (attach ID).
• Be a holder of a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education / O-level education (Minimum grade D).
• Possess a valid motor vehicle driving license class BCE.
• Have a minimum of two (2) years of proven experience in fire engine/firefighting equipment operation.
• 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.
• Demonstrate experience in managing disasters.
• Possess a first aid certificate lasting more than one week from St. John Ambulance or Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Possess of a Grade III certificate and above 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.

Method of Application

All applications (hand delivered or through the post office) should be received on or before 2nd May 2024, at 5.00 pm.

Note:

• Any communication from the County Public Service Board SHALL be through the above-provided address and cellphone.
• The County Public Service Board does not charge for any of the recruitment exercises, including shortlisting and appointment. Any request for payment or favor should therefore be reported to the police for appropriate action.
• The County Government of Nyeri is an equal opportunity employer.
• People living with disability are encouraged to apply.
• Only the short-listed candidates will be contacted by the Board.