Driver Operator (Earthmoving Non-Earthmoving Equipment)

KwaZulu-Natal Department: Transport · Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal

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Cost Centre: Ixopo

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REQUIREMENTS

  • Grade 10 certificate NQF level 2; plus a valid Driver's Licence Code EC with PrDP and Operating Certificate / Departmental Competency Pink card for specialised equipment; plus Five 5 years' driving and operating specialized equipment experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required

  • Communication skills.
  • Ability to read and write.
  • Good eyesight.
  • Teamwork.
  • Skills in the operation of the equipment.
  • Physical inspection of vehicles and the ability to interpret instructions for proper use of all controls for safe operation of vehicles.
  • Interpret and follow operating manuals, maintenance manuals and service charts.

DUTIES

  • Perform activities in respect of operation through inter alia the following: Operating specialized equipment; Load and offload goods/ equipment; Inspection and maintenance of equipment and report defects; Keep log sheets of vehicles and machineries; Application of safety and precautionary measures; Cleaning and lubrication of machinery equipment; Grading of gravel roads and re-ravelling/ shoulder maintenance.
  • Render driving services, perform activities in respect of operation through inter alia the following: Transportation of work teams and materials / equipment; Detect and repair minor mechanical problems on the vehicles and take steps to have it repaired check level and condition of oil, fuel, tyres and water; Inspection of the vehicle/ equipment and report defects; Complete vehicle logbook, trip authorization for the vehicle.
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