- Company: Bomet County Government
- Location: Kenya
- State: Bomet
- Job type: Full-Time
Bomet County is located in the former Rift Valley Province bordering Kericho County to the North and North East, Narok County to the South East, South, and South West, and Nyamira County to the North West. The county, listed electoral number 36, has Bomet town as its administrative center and covers a total area of 1,997.90 Sq Km.
1. Lorry Drivers
No of Positions: 8
J/G CPSB 15 {V/NO: 47
Job Requirement
- KCSE certificate of Grade D Plain or its equivalent
- Have passed the suitability test for lorry driving
- Possess a valid driving license for class of vehicles for at least 5 years.
- Mechanical course an added advantage
- Have attended a First Aid certificate course and defensive driving.
- Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highways & Building Technology (KIHB) or any recognized institution (Added Advantage)
- Conversant with the constitution of Kenya 2010 and devolution
- Compliance with chapter six of the constitution of Kenya
Responsibilities
- Undertaking Lorry driving on duty
- Proper handling of and maintenance of lorry
- Routine checking and reporting of defects on Lorry
- Ensuring cleanliness of the Heavy Equipment
2. Plant Operators
No of Positions: 5
J/G CPSB 15 {V/NO: 46
Job Requirement
- KCSE certificate of Grade D Plain or its equivalent
- Have passed the suitability test for plant operators
- Possess a valid driving license free from current endorsement for class of machines and a minimum experience of 3 years.
- Mechanical course an added advantage
- Have attended a First Aid certificate course lasting not less than one week from St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highways & Building Technology
- (KIHB) or any recognized institution (Added Advantage)
- Conversant with the constitution of Kenya 2010 and devolution
- Compliance with chapter six of the constitution of Kenya
Responsibilities
- Undertaking Heavy Equipment activities
- Proper maintenance of Heavy Equipment
- Routine maintenance of Heavy Equipment
- Ensuring cleanliness of the Heavy Equipment
3. Support Staff
No of Positions: 6
J/G CPSB 18 {V/NO: 49
Job Requirement
- KCSE certificate of Grade D Plain or its equivalent
- Have passed the suitability test for plant operators
- Conversant with the constitution of Kenya 2010 and devolution
- Compliance with chapter six of the constitution of Kenya
Responsibilities
- Maintaining office cleanliness
- Preparing and serving office tea
- Cleaning the compound
- Providing messengerial services
4. Artisans
No of Positions: 8
J/G CPSB 15 {V/NO: 48
Job Summary
- KCSE certificate of Grade D Plain or its equivalent
- Have passed the suitability test for plant operators
- Conversant with the constitution of Kenya 2010 and devolution
- Compliance with chapter six of the constitution of Kenya
Responsibilities
- Maintain office furniture
- Assist in vehicle repairs.
- Maintain general office block repairs.
- Assist in Maintaining equipment and tools in good condition
5. Motor Vehicle Technician/Technologists
No of Positions: 4
J/G CPSB 14 {V/NO: 44
Job Requirements
- Diploma/Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Automotive) from an Institution recognized in Kenya
- Proven 3 years’ experience as auto mechanic
- Excellent knowledge of mechanical, electrical and electronic components of vehicles
- Working knowledge of vehicle diagnostic systems and methods
- Ability to handle various tools (e.g. pliers) and heavy equipment (e.g. lift)
- Willingness to observe all safety precautions for protections against accidents, dangerous fluids, chemicals etc.
- Excellent physical condition
- Conversant with the constitution of Kenya 2010 and devolution
- Compliance with chapter six of the constitution of Kenya
Responsibilities
- Inspect vehicle engine and mechanical/electrical components to diagnose issues accurately
- Inspect vehicle computer and electronic systems to repair, maintain and upgrade
- Conduct routine maintenance work (replacing fluids, lubricating parts etc.) aiming to vehicle functionality and longevity
- Schedule future maintenance sessions and advise motorists on good vehicle use
- Repair or replace broken or dysfunctional parts and fix issues (e.g. leaks)
- Provide accurate estimates (cost, time, effort) for a repair or maintenance job
- Keep logs on work and issues
- Maintain equipment and tools in good condition
- Verifies vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
- Complies with state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
- Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting
6. Office Administrative Officer
No of Positions: 3
J/G CPSB 12 {V/NO: 43
- KCSE certificate of Grade D+ or its equivalent
- Have passed the suitability test for Secretaries
- Have done certificate course on Office management or equivalent
- Diploma in Secretarial/ Office management is an added advantage
- Qualification in relevant computer course.
- Compliance with chapter six of the constitution of Kenya
Responsibilities
- Handling correspondences
- Typing, preparing and collating reports
- Filing official documents
- Organizing and servicing meetings
7. Mechanical Engineer(Automobile/Plant)
No of Positions: 2
J/G CPSB 08 {V/NO: 42
Job Summary
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical (Plant/Automobile option) from an Institution recognized in Kenya;
- Must be a registered Graduate Engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya;
- A minimum of three (3) years engineers experience,
- Experience on vehicles repairs and vehicle body construction and mechanical inspection
- Knowledge on road vehicle standards;
- Experience on vehicles diagnostic equipment;
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
- Knowledge in computer skills
- Conversant with the constitution of Kenya 2010 and devolution
- Compliance with chapter six of the constitution of Kenya
Responsibilities
- Maintaining a comprehensive preventive maintenance schedule for plant(s).
- Allocating duties and supervising both machinery and fleet maintenance teams;
- Diagnosing faults and ensuring timely repairs of the county machinery, equipment and its fleet of vehicles;
- Requisitioning and verifying of quality spares ordered both for machinery and fleet maintenance;
- Writing technical reports on plant and fleet maintenance;
- Timely scheduling of statutory maintenance and repairs of county plant (s
- Installation and commissioning of new machinery
8. Superitending Engineer Building Services
J/G CPSB 06 {V/NO: 38
Job Requirement
- A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent from a recognized institution
- Must be registered with Engineers Board of Kenya, Class of Professional Engineers.
- Minimum of 5 years’ working experience)
- Advanced computer skills (MS project, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Access and Engineering design software)
- Conversant with the constitution of Kenya 2010 and devolution
Responsibilities
- Planning, controlling and co-coordinating mechanical engineering services design for government buildings and construction works;
- Maintenance for mechanical and fire services in government institutions;
- Checking and recommending for approval of engineering consultants’ designs; evaluating, certifying and recommending fees submitted by consultants;
- Coordinating improvements of mechanical services of government buildings and
- Installations; and undertaking research activities on mechanical services
Method of Application
Applications can only be submitted online on or before 15th May, 2020 through Bomet County Public Service Board recruitment portal, www.cpsbbomet.net Or from a link in Bomet County website, www.bomet.go.ke Manual applications shall not be accepted.
‘The county government of Bomet is an equal opportunity employer; women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply’.
The Secretary/CEO Public Service Board P.O. Box 605-20400 Bomet.