Tour Driver Job Vacancy in Kenya

Job Advertisement: Tour Driver

The main role for this position is to transfer and escort guests in luxury comfort and safety to the fulfillment and enjoyment of their tour.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive guests, staff and other authorised persons as per instructions
• Observe the road and traffic laws and regulations of the republic of Kenya
• Ensure that safe driving practices are adhered to including local driving codes and Company’s agreed driving standards.
• Ensure the safety of guests, oneself and other road users at all times
• Carry out assignments as per Transport Chart and instructions given by the Transport Manager
• Ensure vehicle is kept clean, tidy and in good working condition at all times
• Ensure vehicle is kept secure at all times
• Make sure the vehicle is in good and serviceable mechanical condition at all times
• Inspect vehicle prior departing for a tour or safari, and equip the vehicle with all the required Company’s supplies needed from the stores.
• Ensure vehicle repairs are carried out properly and to satisfactory completion as per the Company’s specifications and road test the vehicle before embarking on any job assignment.
• Prepare and submit vehicle monitoring report, including records of vehicle maintenance, expenses, mileage, as per the Company’s transport guidelines.
• Keep an accurate Log Book of daily movements, servicing and vehicle defects. Log official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, etc
• Assist guests with delivery of luggage to and from the vehicle.
• Assist the Transport Manager to ensure vehicle insurance and other Government licenses requirements are updated according to schedule.
• Maintain high profile image of the Company and follow code of conduct.

Personal Qualities, Qualifications and Experience.

• Good understanding of Kenya traffic law.
• Good traffic judgment.
• Good knowledge about vehicle mechanics.
• Knowledge of the Nairobi routings , hotels and restaurants
• Excellent driving skills with zero accident record.
• Flexible, effective team work and interpersonal skills.
• Willing to work long and irregular hours, shift duty and on public holidays
• Good in communicating in English both written and oral.
• A team player – personable, caring, helpful, reliable and diplomatic
• Good personal grooming & personal presentation.
• Clean Driving license.
• A certificate of good conduct.
• P.S.V License.
• Ministry of Tourism license
• K.C.S.E Certificate
• KPSGA certificate – Preferably Silver level certification.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience as a driver with good driving record and preferably from a tour and travel industry.
• Holder of qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs desirable.

Application Procedure

Only those who meet the above qualifications should email their resume together with a covering letter indicating the position on the subject line to jobs@micato.co.ke on or before 11 January 2020.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.