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