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Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results.
Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That’s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.
Job description:
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job title: Driver, Multi-Purpose
Site: Kansanshi Mining Plc
Department: Engineering
Section: Load shifting (Rigging)
Position reports to: Mechanical Supervisor
Grade: G 8
Direct reports: None
Purpose
Responsible for ensuring that all vehicles/lifting equipment like cranes, forklifts, and light trucks/vehicles are operated, well looked after, and that there are kept in good condition for usage. Equipment/items are moved to the right destinations and storage yards in a safe, efficient, and proper manner.
Key Responsibilities
This position will be required to adhere to all relevant requirements, policies, procedures, and legal regulations pertaining to health, safety, environment, and quality, as well as finance, human resources, and any other regulations as required by the company and relevant to the level of the role and responsibilities of the function.
•Carrying out routine mobile equipment & vehicle check-ups and completion of vehicle check log books
•Ensuring that the equipment/vehicle being used is in a clean and roadworthy condition
•Maintaining a log book of trips and operations •Accurately loading and unloading of trucks with materials by using a folk lift •Maintain the integrity of goods through proper handling and storage.
•Control and ensure safe operation of the Equipment/vehicles.
•Stack and retrieve goods at the specified locations in a safe manner.
•Keep the Equipment/vehicles clean inside and outside.
•Ensuring loads are correctly placed and secure
•Perform such other duties as may be assigned to him/her by the supervisor from time to time.
Qualifications:
•Minimum Grade 12 Certificate
•Minimum SADC Driver’s license class C
•Certificate in Mobile crane operations
•Experience in Mobile crane, forklifts, low bed and Tractor driving/operation would be an added advantage
Experience
- A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience as a qualified Multi-Purpose Driver
BEHAVIOURAL TRAITS
- Teamwork
- Bold initiative
- Thinking safely
- Upholding quality
- Technical Skill
- Driving quantity
- Driving attendance
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Standby and overtime where required
- Exposure to noise/dust
- Working at heights
- Working in confined spaces
