Heavy Plant Operator at eThekwini Municipality

Job Purpose    

• Performs tasks/ activities associated with the operation of heavy-duty vehicle (tip truck,  crane truck, low bed trailer, gang truck) and transportation of material/ equipment  (compressor trailer) and monitor personnel to/ from work sites and during road and storm  water maintenance activities.

Key Responsibility Areas    

• Performs specific tasks/ activities at the Depot or work sites prior to and on completion of allocated maintenance assignments.
• Completes internal transactional documentation (e.g. tally sheets, log sheet, progress  reports) and related forms (vehicle checklist).
• Performs specific tasks associated with the operation of heavy vehicles during road  and storm water drainage maintenance activities.
• Communicates with the superintendent, Senior Supervisor, Artisan on site and  confirming requirements/ specifications.
• Controls the utilization of materials and discharging/ offloading required quantities  of materials for repair or reconstruction work. 

Competencies    

• Vehicle Safety.
• Driving Behaviour.
• Learning Orientation.
• Quality Orientation.
• Service Delivery Orientation.
• Communication.
• Action Orientation.
• Resilience.
• Accountability and Ethical Conduct.
• Team Orientation.

Essential Requirements    

• Appropriate level of secondary education.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license (Code EC).
• Valid certification of competency in the operation of truck mounted cranes and  operation of Heavy Plant.
• Valid Professional Driving Permit (PrDP).
• 2 Years relevant experience.

Preferred Requirements    

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.
• 3 years relevant experience.

Deadline:5th September,2025