Vehicle Inspector

Key Qualifications

• The Staff proposed as a Vehicle Inspector must possess a diploma in Mechanical Engineering Automotive Option.

• He/she must have three years (3) hands-on experience in vehicle inspection and determination of compliance of a vehicle with the requirements of the government Vehicle Inspection Unit.

• He/she should have a basic understanding of the Traffic Act (CAP 403) of the Laws of Kenya and related amendments and the East African Community Vehicle Control Act, 2016 (EACVLCA) and its attendant Regulations more so on vehicle axle configurations.

• Proficiency in computer applications.

• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Detailed Tasks Assigned

• Carryout vehicle inspection to verify the Exemption Permit Conditions and Guidelines

• Inspect the lift and dummy axles of vehicle for correct axle weighing.

• Safety check of all heavy vehicles Impounded at the weighbridge.

• Check on certificate of roadworthiness.

• Check on hazardous chemicals.

• Check on insecure load.

• Check on vehicle mechanical defects.

• Check on failure to comply with abnormal load permit.

• Check on vehicle insurance.

• Check on First Aid Kit.

• Check on vehicle mechanical defects.

• Ensure that the wide loads/oversized cargo trucks are inspected, verified and weighed as per the applicable axle load laws and regulations with the help of the police officers.

• Attend court on matters inspection of non-compliant vehicles.

• Maintain a log of all vehicles checked in the check forms.