Jobs Kabale District Service Commission

Job Title: Assistant Engineering Officer (Mechanical)
REF: V/KDLG/2/2010
SALARY SCALE: U5
AGE LIMIT: 28 Years and above
REPORTS TO: Mechanical Engineer

MAIN PURPOSE: To co-ordinate and supervise the execution of all mechanical programmes within the station.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• 'A' Level and Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• Supervisory, management, organization and coordination, report writing, planning and prioritizing skills.
• 1 year of industrial experience as Assistant En¬gineering Officer Gr. II providing wide exposure to the mechanical problems of a variety of construction equipment and vehicles.
• Incumbent should have served as an Electrical Engineer for 3 years.

DUTIES:
• Supervising the repaired and maintenance of vehicles, plants and workshop equipment at the station, ensuring that they are all done to the manufacturers recommended standards.
• Controlling and ensuring proper use and car the mechanical equipment in the station
• Liaising with the procurement staff in the purchasing of emergency supplies by conducting market research arid advising on the best value
• Ensuring that the correct spare parts, tools, oils and lubricants are available for timely repair and maintenance of vehicle machinery.
• Ensuring that periodic preventive maintenance and repair work is carried out on the equipment,
• Preparing annual work plans for all mechanical repair and maintenance programmes.
• Preparing monthly reports on the status of the hide/machinery and requirements for tools and supplies for repair needs.
• Carrying out a quarterly review of progress annual plans.

Apply for this job

Applications are invited from suitably and eligible persons to fill the vacant posts, that exist in Kabale District Local Government, Kabale Municipal Council and Katuna, Muhanga and Hamurwa Town Councils. Applications, filled in triplicate on Public Service Form No.3 (Revised 2008), should be submitted to the Secretary, District Service Commission P.0. Box 5 Kabale to be received not later than 13th January, 2010.

The application forms are obtainable from Public Service Commission Offices, Kampala and District Service Commission offices country wide.

Application forms should be filled in triplicate and should bear the title of the post as well as the Reference Number specified against the vacancy. Applicants should attach a set of certified photocopies of their academic documents, transcripts, certificates, pass slips and other relevant documents plus 3 recent passport size photographs.

Applicants already in service should route their applications through their heads of Department who must be informed of the closing date to avoid delay.