Position: Heavy Equipment Operator
Location: Kwale
Our client, a Kenyan subsidiary of the Australian company is
developing the globally significant Kwale Mineral Sands Project about 50km
south of Mombasa.
We are looking for a Pragmatic and pro-active candidate with
strong integrity and who work well in a team environment.
Role purpose and scope
The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating heavy
equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
Mining Operations is a physical strenuous and demanding job.
Mining Operations is a physical strenuous and demanding job.
He/she will be operating heavy equipment.
The candidate will have to work in all weather.
Essential Requirements for this position:
- Degree
in any field
- Experience
operating heavy equipment in accordance with relevant local License
requirements.
- 10
years experience in mining or earthworks.
- Multi
skilled operation of large dozers, graders, dump trucks, loaders and
excavators.
- Previous
direct involvement in safety.
- Normal
hearing to operate radio communications equipment.
- Good
Stereoscopic & peripheral vision for safe operation.
- Excellent
communication skills and Physical fitness.
- Good
spoken & written English and Swahili.
Desirable Skill, Knowledge, Training, and Experience:
- Ability
to operate heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner in order to
achieve target, minimize risks, prevent property damage or loss of life.
- Knowledge
and experience in safe and effective operation of all heavy equipment
according to all relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
- Experience
in performing daily pre-start check list, keeping machines clean and
reporting any defects or damage.
To apply, send your CV to recruitment@careerdirections.co.ke
before Thursday 11th April 2013 indicating the position applied for and the
minimum salary expectation on the subject line.
