ABOUT THIS ROLE:

Dump Truck Operator is responsible for operating trucks to transport and convey dirt and other materials to various job site as indicated by supervisors.  Truck operator is also responsible for ensuring that the materials are loaded correctly onto the truck and in the most efficient manner

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:

• Collect material such as dirt, sand, gravel, rocks, ore etc. from the pit and deliver it to the correct stockpile or dump, in a safe, efficient and timely manner
• Verifying the type materials being transported and ensuring that they do not exceed weight limit.
• Build and maintain stockpiles and dumps by moving material to design specifications in a safe and efficient manner
• Clean up and maintaining equipment
• 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 yourselves 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 as 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

• Minimum of 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 Dump truck operator within the industry

Behavioural Attributes

Ability to work well under intense pressure

Attention to details when operating machinery.

Kindly note the following:

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

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview