For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:
- Have a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education(KCSE) mean Grade ‘D’ Plain or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
- Have passed the Suitability Test for Plant Operators Grade III;
- Possess a valid driving 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’
- Possess a valid certificate of Good Conduct Certificate from Kenya Police;
- Have minimum relevant experience of three years in a busy environment
- Attended a First-Aid Certificate 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 Institution; and
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail;
- Operating machines of ‘difficult rating’ B as authorized;
- Assisting machine attendants in identifying possible breakdowns;
- Liaising with mechanics for servicing;
- Making daily and weekly oil checks; and
- Maintaining the cleanliness of the plants.
- Properly maintaining work tickets;
- Assisting in training junior plant operators
