Heavy Plant Operator

Company : Ethekwini

Job Type : Full Time

Durban, Kwazulu-Natal

Number of Applicants

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Job Description - Heavy Plant Operator

Special Conditions

Required to rotate on the various heavy plant machines.
Required to work in all weather and ground conditions.
Required to work in an environment that consists of waste, leachate and contaminated liquids.
The incumbents must be able to work planned and unplanned overtime and report for duty on
weekends as and when required.

To operate all heavy plant within Durban Solid Waste fleet.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Operating various items of heavy plant such as Landfill Compactor, Bull Dozer, Hydraulic
• Excavator, Front-end loaders, Vibratory roller, Grader, Articulated dump/ dump trucks, Service truck and Water Tanker.
• Operate the heavy plant in the right direction and angles to ensure efficient operation and prevent accidents and damage of property.
• Recording daily work output, hour meter/ odometer readings by completion of relevant production sheets.
• Representing management at disciplinary hearings by acting as witness.
• Mentor for employees in training/ new employees in the safe and efficient operation of construction equipment.

Competencies

• Operation Monitoring
• Quality Control Analysis
• Work Place Safety
• Service Delivery Orientation
• Communication
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Action Orientation
• Accountability and Ethical Conduct
• Team Orientation

Essential Requirements

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license (Code EC).
• Valid permit in the operation of heavy plant.
• 2 Years relevant experience.

Preferred Requirements

• 3 Years relevant experience.

Housing Subsidy

Yes

Leave

Yes

Medical Aid

Yes

Other Allowances

N/A

Pension Fund

Yes