Small Plant Operator at eThekwini Municipality

Job Purpose    

• Performs tasks/ activities associated with general maintenance and repair work to roads, stormwater and drainage systems using handheld tools and equipment to excavate defined  areas, operating small plant machinery, pressure cleaning devices and utilizes lettering and  marking guides.

Key Responsibility Areas    

• Undertakes general labouring tasks and operates small plant and equipment during  roadworks, storm-water drainage, road maintenance and road-marking and signage.
• Uses handheld machinery and tools to break or surfaces or drill and mount signage.
• Mixes and lays concrete and other materials using held tools and machinery to spread, compact and smoothen surfaces.
• Cleans stormwater and drainage systems using pressure hoses and hand tools.
• Paints directional signals, signs and lines on road surfaces using guides or following indications/ markings.
• Cleans and verbally reports damages/ defects to tools and equipment.
• Cleaning and removing blockages, debris and alien vegetation from drainage systems.

Competencies    

• Managing Work.
• Quality Orientation.
• Oral Communication.
• Operation Monitoring (Operators).
• Workplace Safety.
• Interpersonal Relationships.
• Communication.
• Team Orientation.
• Learning Orientation.

Essential Requirements    

• An appropriate level of primary education.
• Certification of competency in the operation of small plant and equipment.
• 6 Months relevant experience.

Preferred Requirements    

• An appropriate level of secondary education.
• 1 Year relevant experience

Deadline:31st October,2025