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 a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean Grade ‘D’ Plain 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 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’ C; and,
Certificate in computer applications.