Job Description

Posted on May 10, 2022

TRUCK DRIVER/OPERATOR – EARTH MOVING EQUIPMENT
JOB PURPOSE
To drive a truck and operate controls of an earth moving equipment for the purpose of transporting earth and other materials in a safe and timely manner.
MAIN DUTIES
(a)  Receives work instructions and proceeds to conduct physical checks as well as pre-start procedures on the assigned truck or earth moving equipment.
(b)  Operates all heavy equipment like front-end loaders, and other related equipment
(c)  Drives and controls front-end loader in the right direction and angles in order to perform road work, excavation work, lifting work, etc.
(d)  Drives a vehicle to designated destinations for material deliveries within the stipulated deadlines.
(e)  Performs periodical safety and maintenance or servicing checks
(f)   Maintains proper coordination and cooperation with the road and transport system while driving/working
(g)  Maintains driving log, prepares vehicle performance forms, completes daily paperwork and notifies superiors about any major repairs and maintenances.
(h)  Reports any accidents or damages/injuries for Supervisor’s immediate interventions.
(i)    Performs other duties, as and when assigned in order to support operations.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Grade 12 School Certificate
Heavy equipment operating licence/permit
Driving licence class CE .
Minimum 2 years work experience in mining haulage/relevant field

Applications accompanied with CVs, copies of certificates and verifiable references should be addressed not later than 6th May 2022 to:
The Human Resource Manager
Silondwa Engineering Limited
NDOLA
Email: [email protected]/[email protected]gmail.com/[email protected]
NB.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.