Dozer Operator

Expired on: Feb 16, 2023

ABOUT THIS ROLE:

Dozer Operator is responsible for operating the bulldozers to gouge out, level and move materials in construction, civils and mining industry. You are responsible for preparing lands for constructing roads and buildings and other industrial structures at the construction site

 IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:

Health, Safety and Environment 

  • Partake in in the development and implementation of safe and healthy workplace.
  • Duty of care to ensure job tasks are carried out in safe and efficient manner

All employees are expected to work safely and comply with all health and safety procedures. You are to ensure that you take very good care of yourself in respect of your own health, safety and environment and to also ensure the safety of others who may be affected by your actions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Perform pushing of dirts, rocks, earth, coal, and other materials from one location to another
  • Monitor machinery functions such as oil levels and coolant levels to ensure safe operation
  • Clean up and maintaining equipment.
  • Follow all health and safety regulations in the discharge of assigned duties.
  • Operate Machinery efficiently, safely, and competently to ensure maximum output
  • Carry out Pre-starts on equipment before moving.
  • Maintain clean and hazard free work environment. Thus following safety guidelines and regulations to protect themselves and others from injury or death while operating equipment.
  • Inspecting equipment for signs of wear and tear, malfunctions, or damage and ensuring the defect is repaired or part affected is replaced.
  • Provide training to trainees where required.
  • Carry out other related tasks assigned by supervisors.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Site based.
  • Working hours is 6 days a week, 12hours per day, 06:00am to 06:00pm daily
  • Overtime rate shall be applied accordingly for hours in excess of 40 hours per week for all Junior staff 

TRAINING, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE CHECKLIST

  • Basic Education certificate or any equivalent qualification
  • Valid Driving/operating License
  • An understanding of occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standards  
  • Proven ability to work independently as well as within a team
  • Physical fitness
  • Hand –eye-foot coordination
  • Mechanical aptitude.
  • Minimum experience of at least 4 years in the position of a Dozer Operator within the industry

Behavioural Attributes

Ability to work well under intense pressure

Attention to details when operating machinery.

Valuing diversity

Kindly note the following:

Deadline for submission of applications is on Thursday, 16th February, 2023

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview

Department: Civils
Employment Type: Contract
Job Location: Ahafo North
Position Grade: Junior Staff
Reports to: Earthwork Leading Hands/Supervisors
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