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Plant Operator (Rig, TPU Operator) - 4 Posts

Full Time · On-site · Mid Level · Posted Nov 2026 | closes 26 Nov 2026
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Description

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.