Vacancy title:
Plant Operator

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Science & Engineering]

Jobs at:
Kaberamaido District Local Government

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, May 23 2025

Duty Station:
Kaberamaido | Kaberamaido | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, April 25 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

• Reference Number: DSC/KBD/158/1/07/EAT/2025
• Department: Works
• Scale: U8
• No. of Vacancies: 02
• Remarks: Re-advertised

Role Overview:
The Plant Operator operates and maintains heavy machinery used in district works projects, such as road construction and maintenance, ensuring efficient and safe operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate heavy machinery, such as graders, bulldozers, or rollers, for road construction and maintenance.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment to ensure functionality.
• Adhere to safety protocols during the operation of machinery.
• Keep records of equipment usage, maintenance, and fuel consumption.
• Report mechanical faults to supervisors for timely repairs.
• Support infrastructure projects, including grading roads and clearing drainage systems.
• Assist in training other staff on the safe use of equipment.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with a pass in English.
• A valid operator’s license for heavy machinery (e.g., Class G or equivalent).
• At least 2 years of experience operating heavy machinery in a public or private sector setting.
• Basic mechanical knowledge for minor repairs and maintenance.

Competencies:

• Equipment operation and maintenance.
• Safety awareness and adherence to protocols.
• Record-keeping and reporting.
• Teamwork and reliability.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: professional certificate

Job application procedure

Kaberamaido District Local Government

External Job Advert 1/2025

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacancies which exist in Kaberamaido District Local Government. Applicants should forward their applications in triplicate on ESC Form 3 (for applicants in the teaching service) or PSC Form 3 (Revised 2008) for the rest of applicants and addressed to:

The Secretary, District Service Commission, Kaberamaido District Local Government, P.O Box 54, Kaberamaido.

The closing date for receiving applications is Friday, 23/05/2025 at 5:00pm.

The application forms are obtainable from:

• Public Service Commission offices located at Farmers House, Parliament Avenue, Kampala
• Any District Service Commission offices countrywide

The applications should bear the title of the post applied for and the Reference Number.

Applicants should attach:

• 3 sets of certified photocopies of their academic certificates
• Transcripts and other professional documents relevant to the post
• Three recent passport size photographs (each attached to each form)

Applicants already in Government Service should route their applications through their Heads of Department who should be informed of the closing date to avoid inconveniences.

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

1. Kaberamaido District Local Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not charge a recruitment fee or any other fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
2. Giving or promising to offer anything to influence the recruitment process is illegal and persons found involved in this act shall be dealt with in accordance with the relevant laws of Uganda.
3. Any form of canvassing or lobbying for any favor will lead to automatic disqualification.
4. Only applicants who will fully comply with the requirements of this advert shall be shortlisted.

Secretary,
District Service Commission,
Kaberamaido District.

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