Requirements/Qualifications
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), or its equivalent level of education.
- At least five years’ post-qualification working in a busy and reputable workshop.
- Five plus years driving experience.
- Experience with similar research and development organization is a plus.
- Certificate of Apprenticeship, Government Trade Test grade 1.
- Certificate in Automotive mechanics and Mechatronics or its equivalent.
- A valid and accident-free Driver’s License class B1, C1, D.
Other Desirable Attributes
- Inspecting vehicle engines and mechanical/electrical components to diagnose issues accurately.
- Inspecting vehicle computer and electrical systems to repair, maintain and upgrade.
- Conducting routine maintenance work with the aim of ensuring vehicle functionality and longevity.
- Repair of brakes and steering system.
- Diagnose and repair electrical and electronic systems.
- Replace and repair vehicle transmission and fuel components as needed.
- Repairing of engine cooling system.
- Ability to read and interpret road signs.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both English and Kiswahili.
- Experience in driving and familiarity with the geography (road network) countrywide in icipe research areas will be an added advantage.
- Training such as First Aid and defensive driving will be an asset.
- Handle personal per diem.
- Make decisions for own job function and requires approval from supervisor.
Reporting
This position reports to the Fleet Transport Coordinator.
- Service, repair, and perform periodic maintenance of icipe vehicles, tractors, motorcycles, boat, lawn mowers, farm machinery, and other equipment.
- Handle breakdown and recovery services for icipe vehicles.
- Inspection of vehicles.
- Perform scheduled service, repair, and maintenance of the other mechanical components of generators and water pumps.
- Maintain detailed records of the work they perform, including parts used, and repairs completed.
- Stay updated with current developments in automotive technology and repair techniques through ongoing training and education.
- Adhere to safety standards and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment for themselves and others.
- Supervise mechanics students on attachment.
- Collaborate with other mechanics and technicians to diagnose and repair complex issues.
- Other duties and responsibilities
Transport and Travel Logistics
- Drive icipe staff or visitors or cargo to designated destinations.
- Perform pre-trip and post trip vehicle inspections ensuring that scheduled vehicle maintenance is completed and reported.
- Provide logistical support to Themes/projects at icipe by drawing transport schedules for different working teams and during field activities.
- Report any malfunction or damage to the vehicle immediately.
- Notify the traveler on departures and arrival at destinations of any unforeseen problems.
- Ensure icipe vehicles have relevant legal documents before and during movement.
- Ensure that across the border journeys have required security clearance from the relevant authorities before commencement of trip.
Personnel safety
- Provide safety briefing to staff and visitors using the vehicle.
- Ensure the safety of the driver and passengers throughout the duration of journey by driving in a safe and alert manner.
- Ensure that the First Aid kit is clean and stocked.
- Safeguard all the contents in the vehicle.
- Prepare trip vehicle reports as well as accident or incident reports where necessary.