Hiring: Laikipia County Government
Location
Laikipia, Laikipia
Type
Full Time
Status
Open
Closes
26 Nov 2026
Industry
Government
SALARY: KSH.19,340x580–19,920x640–20,560x680–21,240x700–21,940x780–22,720x 800–23,520x950–24,470 p.m.
NUMBER OF VACANCIES: FOUR (4)
TERMS OF SERVICE: PERMANENT AND PENSIONABLE
Duties and Responsibilities
This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. A Plant Operator at this level will work under guidance of a Senior Plant Operator.
• Duties and responsibilities will entail: Operating machines of 'difficult rating' C; Assisting machine attendants in identifying possible breakdowns; Liaising with plant mechanics for servicing; Making daily and weekly oil checks; Maintaining and ensuring safe custody of working tools and maintaining the cleanliness of plants.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
• Have a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
• Government Trade Test Certificate Grade III in the respective craft or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized Institution.
• Have passed the Suitability Test for Plant Operators Grade III.
• Possess a valid driving licence 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; and,
• Attended a First-Aid Course lasting not less than one (1) week from St John Ambulance or the Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institutions and;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
• Certificate in computer application skills.
NUMBER OF VACANCIES: FOUR (4)
TERMS OF SERVICE: PERMANENT AND PENSIONABLE
Duties and Responsibilities
This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. A Plant Operator at this level will work under guidance of a Senior Plant Operator.
• Duties and responsibilities will entail: Operating machines of 'difficult rating' C; Assisting machine attendants in identifying possible breakdowns; Liaising with plant mechanics for servicing; Making daily and weekly oil checks; Maintaining and ensuring safe custody of working tools and maintaining the cleanliness of plants.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
• Have a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
• Government Trade Test Certificate Grade III in the respective craft or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized Institution.
• Have passed the Suitability Test for Plant Operators Grade III.
• Possess a valid driving licence 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; and,
• Attended a First-Aid Course lasting not less than one (1) week from St John Ambulance or the Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institutions and;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
• Certificate in computer application skills.
SALARY: KSH.19,340x580–19,920x640–20,560x680–21,240x700–21,940x780–22,720x 800–23,520x950–24,470 p.m.
NUMBER OF VACANCIES: FOUR (4)
TERMS OF SERVICE: PERMANENT AND PENSIONABLE
Duties and Responsibilities
This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. A Plant Operator at this level will work under guidance of a Senior Plant Operator.
• Duties and responsibilities will entail: Operating machines of 'difficult rating' C; Assisting machine attendants in identifying possible breakdowns; Liaising with plant mechanics for servicing; Making daily and weekly oil checks; Maintaining and ensuring safe custody of working tools and maintaining the cleanliness of plants.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
• Have a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
• Government Trade Test Certificate Grade III in the respective craft or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized Institution.
• Have passed the Suitability Test for Plant Operators Grade III.
• Possess a valid driving licence 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; and,
• Attended a First-Aid Course lasting not less than one (1) week from St John Ambulance or the Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institutions and;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
• Certificate in computer application skills.
Education
bachelor degree
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