Senior Driver Operator: Harvester

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Overview This is a Senior Driver Operator role for a Harvester machine at SAFCOL South African Forestry Company. The position involves operating a Harvester on a shift basis within high-production harvesting environments, specifically clear-fell and thinning operations across various plantations. The core focus is on ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective production. What you will do * Comply with all applicable Harvesting Best Operating Practices (BOP), forest management procedures, and company standards. * Operate a harvester machine in accordance with the approved harvesting operational plan. * Achieve and maintain planned shift production targets consistently. * Operate machinery at optimal speeds to maximize productivity while minimizing operational costs. * Maintain high operational quality standards to prevent tree damage and product mixing. * Perform harvester head calibration as prescribed by management to ensure log quality compliance. * Perform daily preventative maintenance, including: greasing and completion of preventative maintenance checklists. * Conduct weekly servicing in accordance with company standards and maintenance schedules. * Identify, report, assist with fault findings, breakdowns, and planned maintenance activities. * Attend to minor breakdowns and record all actions taken. * Strictly adhere to safety standards, environmental practices, and procedures at all times. * Complete all required documentation accurately, including: daily Production Asset Card (DPAC), equipment checklists, and mechanised harvesting production sheets. * Perform ad-hoc duties as assigned by management. Requirements (from the original advert) * **Minimum Requirements:** * Grade 8 * 2-3 Years’ experience in forest operations * Harvester Machine certificate * Previous experience in both thinning and clear-felling operations will be an added advantage * Mechanical background will be an added advantage * **Technical Competencies:** * Computer literacy and smart device proficiency * Numeracy * Decision making * Good hand-eye coordination * Production orientated * Safety management * Harvesting operations Knowledge * **Behavioural Competencies:** * Production orientated * Ability to work in an adverse condition * Self-motivated * Reliable * Ability to Work independently * Ability to Work under pressure * Communication skills Who should apply Candidates with a Grade 8 education and 2-3 years of experience in forest operations are encouraged to apply, particularly those holding a Harvester Machine certificate. Individuals with previous experience in both thinning and clear-felling operations and a mechanical background will have an added advantage. The ideal applicant should demonstrate computer literacy, smart device proficiency, numeracy skills, good hand-eye coordination, and strong knowledge of harvesting operations and safety management. Behaviourally, the role requires a production-orientated, self-motivated, and reliable individual who can work independently and under pressure, communicate effectively, and operate in adverse conditions. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/senior-driver-operator-harvester-safcol-south-african-forestry-company-limited Source: myjobmag

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