Operator - Mechanical Plant - Grade 3 at City of Cape Town

Requirements

• Basic Literacy.
• At least 3 years’ relevant experience.
• Knowledge of the relevant standard operating procedures of mechanical plant equipment (i.e. Scraper – elevating, asphalt paver, dozer class 4 (LPG) – swamp, excavator – loader (TLB), crane – hydraulic, grader – haul roads) and machinery and safety standards in the operation of a Mechanical Plant.
• Understanding of Reticulation networks and plumbing/construction processes.
• Appropriate license, code C1, EC1, C or EC.
• Valid Competence Certification for heavy mechanical plant ESSENTIAL.

Note: The successful candidate will be required to work outside normal working hours during emergencies and planned overtime and be on standby when required.

Key Performance Areas

• Performs specific tasks/activities at the Depot & worksite prior to and on completion of allocated maintenance assignments.
• Completes internal transactional documentation (e.g. daily sheets, log sheet, progress report etc.).
• Comply with the basic PPE, Basic Occupational Health and Safety Act and relevant ISO procedures.
• Performs specific tasks associated with operation of heavy specialized mechanical plant excavator/digger loader, grab truck and front end loader, tip trucks, water trucks, septic tankers, etc. during complex Reticulation processes.
• Office/telephone etiquette.
• Comply with the basic PPE, Basic Occupational Health and Safety Act and relevant ISO procedures.