Summary
Date Posted: Monday, November 06 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Overall purpose of the job.
To operate heavy plant equipment such as bulldozers to carry out tasks as may be required or instructed by supervisors.

Key Responsibilities
• Operate company machinery to carry out earth moving and loading/offloading operations.
• Keep the company machinery clean and secure while under charge and when on duty.
• Carry out basic maintenance on the assigned equipment such as inflating/replacing tyres, lubricating moving parts, topping up oil etc.
• Ensure good overall working condition of the machinery inclusive of fuel level.
• Park the equipment when not in use in the official parking yard(s) or as directed by superiors Maintain the machine logbook of all activities done and fuel/lubricant issues.
• Identify and report all faults in/on the machine to the immediate supervisor/workshop supervisor as soon as possible.
• Ensure adherence to safety, health and environment policies of the company.
• Ensure pre-task risk assessments and permits are done for all major works before execution ▪ Perform any other duties as maybe assigned by the Supervisor/Management.

Knowledge, qualifications & Experience
Education:
• A minimum of Uganda Certificate of Education plus a valid Driving/Operator Permit free of any endorsement for the class of machinery assigned.

Experience, Skills and Competences:
• A minimum of three (3) years work experience as a bulldozer operator in a reputable company with relevant driving permit/operator certificate free of any endorsement and in heavy plant. Good task allocation, good record keeping.
• Communication Skills: The position demands constant interactions with employees, management, and stakeholders throughout the business and, therefore, communication skills are an absolute necessity.
• Ms Office: Though not a strict prerequisite requirement, skills in the use of Ms Word, Ms Excel and PowerPoint will be an added advantage.
• Analytical Skills: A candidate for this position must be capable of gathering and interpreting raw information and data, documenting findings, and drawing appropriate recommendations.
• Interpersonal Skills: The candidate must be a helpful, calm and professional individual and demonstrate calmness during times of uncertainty.
• People Skills: individual who is able to gunner the trust and respect of departmental heads and management.



Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: High School

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