Senior Driver Operator at Department of Agriculture(DOA)

REQUIREMENTS :

• Applicants must be in possession of a NQF level 3 qualification (Grade 10 certificate). Five (5) years ’driving, operating and drilling experience.

DUTIES :

• Render production services i.t.o. drilling and construction services. Produce boreholes and construct agricultural infrastructure according to specification and recognized standards. Preparation of access roads at construction and drilling sites. Construct, erect and repair existing and new disease control fence. Drilling, testing and repair of existing boreholes. Operating specialized drilling and earthmoving equipment.
• Transport, load and offload material, goods and equipment. Transportation of officials. Application of safety and precautionary measures. Ensure maintenance of drilling and construction equipment. Ensure compliance with OHS act. Service construction and drilling equipment according to schedule. Quality assures serviced and maintained equipment. Cleaning and lubrication of machinery and equipment. Inspect and maintain equipment and report defects. Perform administrative and related functions. Keep and maintain job record/register. Keep log sheets of vehicles, drilling and earthmoving-equipment and machines.