Dam Maintenance Assistant

Zambezi River Authority Original; Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading authority in dam operations is seeking a Dam Maintenance Assistant to operate earth moving equipment and ensure the smooth delivery of maintenance programmes. Candidates should have a Class 1 Driver’s Licence, relevant experience, and strong communication skills. The role offers a permanent position with a focus on gender equity in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of relevant experience in operating plant and equipment.
• Ability to perform minor repairs on vehicles such as changing tyres.

Responsibilities

• Operate earth moving plant and equipment for maintenance activities.
• Drive employees and other persons as directed.
• Inspect and maintain plant, equipment and vehicles.

Skills

Team Player

Innovative

Results Oriented

Quality Oriented

Communication Skills

Education

Five ‘O’ Levels with Cs or better in English, Mathematics and any science subject

Plant and Equipment Operating Certificate

Tools

Class 1 Driver’s Licence

Job description

Dam Maintenance Assistant at Zambezi River Authority Original

Job Purpose To operate earth moving plant and equipment, folklifts, dump/tipper trucks and vehicles for the smooth delivery of operations and maintenance programmes.

Country Zimbabwe

Due Date Friday, November 17, 2023

Key Responsibilities

• Operating earth moving plant and equipment, folklifts, tippers and vehicles for undertaking of operations and maintenance activities.
• Driving employees and any other persons as directed.
• Inspecting, cleaning and maintaining plant, equipment and vehicles under the Dam Maintenance Section.
• Refueling plant, equipment and vehicles under the Dam Maintenance Section as guided.
• Ensuring that plant and equipment and vehicles journey logbooks are correctly and accurately completed.
• Undertaking minor repairs on vehicles such as changing of tyres.
• Responsible for the safety of plant, equipment and vehicle tools and equipment.
• Perform any other duties within the scope of the job as may be assigned from time to time by the Line Supervisor.

Qualifications & Experience

General Education Five (5) ‘O’ Levels with “Cs” or better in English, Mathematics and any science subject.

Academic / Professional Qualifications Plant and Equipment Operating Certificate.

Experience Minimum Experience: Two (2) years of relevant experience.

Certifications Class 1 Driver’s Licence.

Other Key Competences Team Player, Innovative, Results Oriented, Quality Oriented and Communication Skills.

Employment Type Permanent and Pensionable.

In a quest to ensure that the Authority achieves one of its strategic goals regarding Workplace Gender Equity and Equality, female candidates are encouraged to APPLY.

Application Procedure Written Application Letters together with detailed CVs and certified photocopies of academic & professional certificates should be forwarded to the Senior Manager-Human Resource And Administration on either of the following addresses:

Zambezi River Authority
Club Chambers, 4th Floor
Nelson Mandela Avenue
P O Box 630
HARARE

or

Zambezi River Authority
Administration Block
21 Lake Drive
Pvt. Bag 2001
KARIBA

Closing date for receiving applications will be 17th November 2023.