Road Plant Operator at eThekwini Municipality

Key Responsibility Areas

• Performs specific tasks/activities at the Asphalt Plant and worksite prior to and on completion of allocated assignments. Inspecting safety devices, controls, lubricant levels etc. on vehicles and reports defects to the Senior Assistant.
• Transporting personnel, material and equipment to/from specific locations.
• 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 specialised mechanical plant (e.g. Grader, Front End Loader, Crane Truck, Roller, Paver, Milling Machine) and vehicles (Tip Trucks, Water Trucks etc.)
• Controlling the utilisation of materials (sand, stone, crusher run, etc.) and discharging/offloading required quantities of materials for repair or construction work.
• Driving and manoeuvring heavy mechanical plant and engaging controls to operate mechanisms to enable digging, loading, grading, levelling, rolling and paving etc

Essential Requirements

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.
• Valid certification of competency in the operation of truck mounted cranes and operation of Heavy Plant.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license (Code EC).
• Valid Professional Driving Permit (PrDP).
• 2 Years relevant experience. 

Preferred Requirements

• 3 Years relevant experience.