Facilities Machinery Operator X 2 - Koedoespoort at Transnet

Position Purpose:

• Operate driven machinery, mainly for mowing grass, road and yard cleaning as well as machinery for tree felling and vegetation control.
• Ensure proper maintenance of the plant premises and ensure all external areas are sound, safe, and tidy aesthetically pleasing and they present a safe environment.
• Ensure that grass is properly cut to the facilities’ soft services specification and vegetation and trees are trimmed to an acceptable standard as per specific requirements.
• To ensure that all required machinery to perform these tasks is in a safe and reliable condition and first line maintenance including checking of oil and fuel is adequately carried out.

Position outputs:
OUTPUTS

• Operate all machinery for Road and Yard Cleaning, grass cutting and vegetation control within TE.
• Ensure that the Service Specification requirements are met when performing the duties of cutting grass, trimming the hedges and vegetation control.
• Follow the roster provided by the Facilities Supervisor to rotate efficiently between the assigned areas that have to be cut.
• Avoid wastage of fuel and consumables. Come up with some savings initiatives to control costs within your area of responsibility.
• Do first line maintenance on the machines which includes checking of oil, fuel and cleaning the machines after use.
• Work together in cooperation with the gardeners who have to collect after you and also clean some corners where the machine doesn’t reach.
• Conduct all duties in a safe manner and contribute to safety talks and help promote a safety culture within the team.
• Come up with some innovations and cost saving initiatives, e.g., on water usage for irrigation and fuel saving for the machines.
• Always wear the correct protective clothing when performing your duties.
• Develop and maintain a good working relationship with the Facilities Supervisors and gardeners and communicate well to understand any challenges related to your expected deliverables.
• Promptly report any breakdown in the machines or any suspicion of a breakdown and not wait until the machine has damaged other components.
• Do not abuse leave days and always arrange your leave with your Supervisor prior to taking it.

Qualifications & Experience:

• No qualification required.
• Drivers’ License (Code 08)
• One year Previous Operator Experience or Driving Experience
• Basic literacy to read & write

ADDED AADVANTAGE

• Experience in a construction or facilities environment.
• Minimum of 1 years’ experience as an Operator or a Driver.

Standard Job Requirements

• Might be required to travel to nearby depots

Competencies:
COMPETENCIES
Skills, Knowledge and Attitude

• Sustainability
• Safety
• Performance and Delivery
• Relationship Management