Tractor Driver at ERWAT - Ekurhuleni Water Care Company

Job content 

• A tractor driver is an active team member who provides a service to the operations of the waste water treatment plant by operating a tractor and various implements in a safe, cost-effective manner to dispose of waste and sludge, control the growth of grass and weed and moving equipment on the site. 

Description of Job

Operational Effectiveness

• Keep tractors and implements clean from oil, dirt and other material to spot faults during inspections
• Select the correct implements for the various tasks to ensure effective operation
• Operate all equipment according to operating instructions to ensure efficient and lasting service
• Inspect vehicle and implements and report deviations to ensure availability, proper functioning and safety

Cost Control Effectiveness

• Record number of hours worked to ensure timeous services
• Record consumption of fuel and lubrication to control costs
• Plan and organize activities for effective use of resources

Service Effectiveness

• Remove bins with rags, grit, garden and domestic refuge to designated areas for safe and environmentally acceptable disposal
• Apply chemicals/poison according to the safe handling procedures and approved schedules for pest/weed/odor/hygienic control in designated areas
• Cut grass in designated areas on the property with a slasher to ensure aesthetically acceptable, safe and risk free environment
• Plough sludge lands to control pollution of surface run-off, prevent erosion, control veld fires and weed
• Move equipment to designated areas as required by Senior Process Controller for various tasks  

Team Effectiveness 

• Plan and arrange leave and time-off in consultation with team leader and fellow workers to ensure sustainable flow of work
• Plan work in consultation with team  leader and fellow workers to ensure assistance as required

Safety Effectiveness

• Observe all safety rules, procedures, signs and instructions to prevent incidents related to health and safety

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 10 and tractor and trailer operations as well as mechanical knowledge to perform vehicle/tractor inspections. 

Special Requirements

• Valid driver’s licence

 Closing Date 14 March 2026