Driver: Port Mobile Equipment (FTH)

Transnet SOC Ltd; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Transnet SOC Ltd. in Richards Bay seeks an equipment operator to load, transport and unload cargo within MPT Richards Bay, ensuring SOP compliance and optimal cargo movement to increase terminal profits.

Applicants from the King Cetshwayo District are considered; duties include pre-shift checks, fueling, operating multiple terminal machines, and reporting incidents or defects. Strong safety knowledge and accuracy in daily tasks are required.

Qualifications

• Matric/ NQF 4 qualification.
• Code 14 EC Licence.
• Certificate of competence for each machine operated (Dumper, Front End Loader or Payloader).
• 2 years relevant driving experience in Port Operations/Maritime Services/Warehouse Tally.
• Knowledge of operational areas and procedures.
• Knowledge of terminal mobile machines.
• Competent in operating certain terminal machines.
• Reporting of defects and incident, including daily machine check list.
• Safety knowledge (Machine Loading capacity) and Safe Operating procedures.
• Handling or loading of different materials or cargo.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily task on allocated machine prior to commencement of work in order to ensure operational integrity of equipment.
• Complete daily task sheets, record equipment defects and advise supervisor of defects.
• Replenish fuel and fluid levels of equipment.
• Operate allocated equipment in accordance with applicable standard operating procedure and monitor equipment performance during performance of the job.
• Operate Articulated vehicles, tractor/trailer, forklifts trucks, payloader and tip trucks
• Report accidents or incidents which occur during performance of duty
• Ensure correct equipment / attachments are utilised during the performance of duties and change equipment as required to handle changing commodities
• Perform end of shift task.

Skills

Machine operation

Safety procedures

Defect reporting

Equipment knowledge

Record keeping

Education

Matric/ NQF4

Code 14 EC Licence

Certificate of competence for each machine operated

Tools

Dumper

Front End Loader

Payloader

Job description

To load, transport and unload all cargo within MPT Richards Bay through the operation of the correct plant and Equipment in compliance with the applicable standard operating procedure in order to optimise the movement of cargo and reduce damages thereby increasing terminal profits.

Consideration will be given to applicants within the King Cetshwayo District.

Position Outputs1. Perform daily task on allocated machine prior to commencement of work in order to ensure operational integrity of equipment.

• Complete daily task sheets, record equipment defects and advise supervisor of defects.
• Replenish fuel and fluid levels of equipment.
• Operate allocated equipment in accordance with applicable standard operating procedure and monitor equipment performance during performance of the job.
• Operate Articulated vehicles, tractor/trailer, forklifts trucks, payloader and tip trucks
• Report accidents or incidents which occur during performance of duty
• Ensure correct equipment / attachments are utilised during the performance of duties and change equipment as required to handle changing commodities
• Perform end of shift task.

Qualifications and Experience

• Matric/ NQF 4,
• Code 14 (EC Licence),
• Certificate of competence for each machine operated (Dumper, Front End Loader or Payloader),
• 2 years relevant driving experience in Port Operations/Maritime Services/Warehouse Tally.Competencies
• Knowledge of operational areas and procedures,
• Knowledge and understanding of terminal mobile machines,
• Competent in operating certain terminal machines,
• Reporting of defects and incident, including daily machine check list,
• Safety Knowledge (Machine Loading capacity) and Safe Operating procedures,
• Handling or loading of different materials or cargoEquity StatementPreference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.