Plant Operator III

The role of Plant Operator III within the County Government of Kitui is a permanent and pensionable position responsible for operating and maintaining heavy machinery and construction plants essential for county infrastructure works.

Salary and Terms of Service

Salary Scale: Ksh. 16,870 x 550 – 17,420 x 580 – 18,000 x 580 – 18,580 x 640 – 19,220 per month. Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be tasked with the following responsibilities:

• Operating Machines of ‘difficult rating’ C.
• Assisting machine attendants in identifying possible breakdowns.
• Liaising with Mechanics for servicing.
• Making daily and weekly oil checks.
• Maintaining the cleanliness of the plants.

Requirements for Appointment

Candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Be a Citizen of Kenya.
• Have a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade ‘D’ plain or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Have passed a Suitability test for Plant Operators Grade III.
• Possess a valid Practicing License free from current endorsements for class(es) of machine(s) that one may be required to operate.
• Be able to operate at least two (2) plants of ‘difficult rating’ C.
• Attended a First Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one week from St. John Ambulance or the Kenya Institute of highway and Building technology or any other recognized institution.
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.