DRIVER/EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (x1) – Permanent & Pensionable

Purpose of the Job

To drive a motor vehicle in order to transport the   Company’s   staff and equipment as directed.

Key Responsibilities

• Carries out pre-shift checks on motor vehicle for oil, water, tyre pressure and any visible defects, reports noted faults timely in order to affect repairs.
• Ensures that spare wheel, jack, triangles, first Aid box, wheel spanner or any other accessories are in the vehicle prior to depart and on arrival.
• Drives a motor vehicle to transport staff and equipment to assigned destination and undertakes errands on behalf of the corporation.
• Operates equipment (Tractor, Crane Mounted Vehicle, Vacuum Tanker) as may be assigned from time to time
• Delivers mails documents timely as directed by superior and ensures that all the assignments are met.
• Undertakes minor repairs and maintenance in faults detected on the vehicle and reports major ones to superior.
• Reports any accident involving a Company vehicle, immediately reports to the police and makes a sketch of the position of the vehicle, takes the particulars of the other vehicle and Driver, and at the earliest opportunity reports to the supervisor
• Ensures that the motor vehicle is adequately insured and is road worthy to avoid contravening traffic rulesregulation and road.
• Maintains a log book for the motor vehicle detailing mileage covered before and after the trip
• Reminds superior when the motor vehicle is due for service or maintenance.
• Parks the assigned vehicle in a safe and authorized area in order to guarantee its safety
• Clean the motor vehicle and ensure that it is kept clean at all times

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Grade 12 Certificate with Five (5) O Levels
• Class C Driving Licence
• SADC PSV Driving Licence will be an added advantage
• Ability to operate Crane Mounted Vehicle, Tractor, Vacuum Tanker
• Basic Mechanical knowledge will be an added advantage
• 3 – 5 years’ experience