National Excavator Operator

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: National

We are inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for appointment as Excavator Operator. This is an intermediate level position on the project site. The ideal candidate is a diligent machine operator who takes pride in his work and who is production focused. He is a team player with a strong technical feeling for machinery conditions and behaviour, while planning and executing his tasks with care. The candidate will operator the excavator in any part of South Africa.

Required Experience & Qualifications (Mandatory)

• National Senior Certificate
• Valid Excavator Operator Competency Certificate
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as Excavator Operator in the Mining / Construction Industry
• Experience as Long Reach Excavator Operator / Amphibious Excavator Operator will be advantageous
• Working knowledge of diesel engines and hydraulic systems
• Clean criminal record
• Medically fit
• Valid drivers’ license

Core Competencies

• Competent machine operator
• Time management
• Clear & accurate communication (both verbal & written)
• Problem solving
• Natural drive for production targets
• Initiative
• Positive team player
• Work independently
• Focused
• Responsible
• High ethical standards
• Respectful

Key Responsibilities

• Provides input into project execution plan.
• Assists the Site Manager in establishment / disestablishment of the project site.
• Ensures that he understands the execution plan and that he is in agreement with the plan.
• Ensures that all health & safety requirements are met.
• Oversees the condition of the excavator and ensures that all malfunctions and/or anticipated problems/maintenance are reported to the Site Manager and attended to in time.
• Operates the excavator in a responsible and sensitive manner.
• Ensures that production targets are met.
• Focus on project deliverables.
• Sees to it that all equipment and tools are used as intended only and kept in a prime working condition at all times.
• Takes responsibility for all equipment under his authority.
• Keeps project administration up to date.
• Executes daily maintenance routines on the excavator.
• Adheres to all start-up, shut down and maintenance procedures as a matter of routine.
• Communicates with the Site Manager on a regular basis to plan ongoing project activities.
• Keeps track of machine servicing intervals and informs the Site Manager of planned maintenance in time.
• Manages all risks appropriately and actively partake in toolbox talks and risk assessments.
• Provide suggestions for betterment of systems and plans to build a better, safer, more efficient business.

Notes

• In accordance with Dredging Africa’s Employment Equity targets, preference shall be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointment will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce to provide for an add to diversity.
• Vetting shall be conducted (Criminal Record Check, Qualification Verification, Drivers’ License Verification).
• Dredging Africa reserves the right to not make an appointment to the job as advertised.
• Should you not hear from us by 30 October 2024, kindly accept that your application has been unsuccessful.