Heavy Machinery & Transport Opportunity
The Department of Water and Sanitation is hiring an experienced Heavy Vehicle Driver/Operator to operate specialised plant and machinery, transport work teams and materials, and support maintenance activities. The position is suitable for candidates with heavy vehicle driving experience, a valid Code EC/EC1 licence with PDP, and experience operating heavy equipment.
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity is suitable for candidates who:
- Have NQF Level 4 qualification
- Have a valid Code EC/EC1 driver’s licence with PDP
- Have experience driving heavy vehicles and operating machinery
- Are comfortable working in outdoor and operational environments
- Have good safety awareness and attention to detail
- Can work under pressure and in challenging site conditions
Requirements
- NQF Level 4 qualification
- Valid Code EC/EC1 driver’s licence with PDP
- Certified competency or operating certificate for heavy plant/machinery
- Minimum 5 years’ experience driving heavy motor vehicles and operating heavy equipment
- Knowledge of traffic and road safety regulations
- Mechanical knowledge of heavy vehicles and machinery
- Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
- Basic record keeping and reporting skills
- Good communication skills
Main Duties
- Operate specialised plant and equipment
- Conduct daily roadworthy inspections
- Ensure vehicles are serviced on time
- Transport work teams, materials and equipment
- Collect goods from suppliers and department stores
- Record daily trips, fuel usage and fluid levels
- Maintain vehicle and equipment registers
- Perform routine inspections on vehicles and machinery
- Identify minor mechanical problems and arrange repairs
- Ensure safe keeping of equipment and vehicles
- Maintain clean equipment storage areas
- Assist with maintenance work at gauging stations
- Assist with refurbishment and construction activities
- Support technical personnel with special tasks
Skills Needed
- Heavy vehicle driving skills
- Equipment operation skills
- Mechanical problem-solving ability
- Safety awareness
- Good communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Ability to work in difficult weather and site conditions
Working Environment
The role involves working with heavy vehicles, machinery and operational sites. Candidates must be prepared to work outdoors, follow safety procedures and handle physically demanding tasks when required.