Operator: Heavy Equipment, Ref No. DOI 76/2023 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a dynamic individual to transport heavy road construction machinery and equipment by means of a Transporter, as well as the assistance with the maintenance of the Proclaimed Road Network. This post is based in Oudtshoorn.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 10 certificate or equivalent;
• A minimum of 6 years relevant experience;
• A valid code EC/EC1 driving license with a professional driving permit (PDP).

Recommendation    

Experience in the following:

• Use, loading and transporting of road construction equipment;
• Use of safety equipment; Basic maintenance of the Transporter.
• Willingness to travel and sleepout using caravans throughout the Central Korea and Garden Route Districts.

Key Performance Areas    

• Transportation of road construction machinery and equipment with Transporter;
• Ensure load on Transporter is legally compliant according to the permit and check validity of transport permit;
• Load and secure road construction equipment;
• Check Transporter for roadworthiness;
• Check safety equipment;
• Complete logs for Transporter;
• Clean and daily maintenance on Transporter;
• Test road construction equipment at workshop;
• Collect spares and material;
• Transport employees to and from work when required;
• Maintenance of roads.
• Operate various other construction and  maintenance machinery.

Competencies  

•  Knowledge of the following: Operating of construction related machines;
• Safety precautions pertaining to the transporting of abnormal loads;
• Abnormal load permits;
• perating minor and large construction machines;
• Conflict and diversity management;

Skills needed:

• Planning, Organising
• ; Planning and problem solving;
• Professional driving;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
• Ability to work in a team; Self-motivated.