Assistant Operator at City of Tshwane

Job purpose

• To function as a physical support service for a team to execute maintenance and road-building work required in Region 3

Appointment requirements

• Ability to perform duties
• Basic literacy
• Relevant working experience in maintaining roads and storm water infrastructure will be an added advantage
• Physical fitness and health
• Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost
• Willingness and ability to work shifts and, when required, overtime and standby

Personal attributes and/or competencies

• Good communication and interpersonal skills; ability to operate small equipment; willingness and ability to work in a team; willingness to complete an entry medical examination

Primary functions

• Place road safety signs and do traffic control as required
• Prepare the site for placement of asphalt
• Excavate and place road-building material
• Assist in fetching water and mixing material
• Spray or paint emulsion
• Place and spread the asphalt
• Clean the site
• Operate the equipment as trained and in a safe manner