Tractor Driver

City of uMhlathuze

Location
Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal
Salary (as advertised)
R222 423 – R277 776.36 per year
Minimum qualification
Below matric
Closing date

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In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Tractor Driver at the City of uMhlathuze, identified by SAP Post Numbers 20001626, 20001630, and 20001629, under Task T5. The position offers a basic salary ranging from R 222 423.00 to R 277 776.36 per annum. **What you will do** * Perform pre-trip inspections to identify possible defects and failures, and complete inspection sheets to report on vehicle condition. * Monitor vehicle performance and function to identify possible defects and failures. * Operate the vehicle in accordance with road traffic rules and prescriptions, under safe conditions, and using the vehicle for official purposes only. * Perform limited supervisory duties over general workers from time to time when they are allocated for a specific task, as instructed by the supervisor. * Conduct pre-site inspections prior to the commencement of every task. * Drive and maintain tractors and other equipment. * Operate tractors safely and efficiently. * Inspect tractors and attachments, such as graders and Plows, and ensure they are well-lubricated. * Use tractors to transport materials and manoeuvre equipment. * Use tractors with laser levelling equipment to prepare fields. * Report any issues or concerns to the Manager and other relevant staff. * Stay alert while driving and maintaining the tractor, and always follow speed limits. * Perform minor repairs on tractors and equipment. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Grade 10 or equivalent. * Valid Driver’s License Code EC1 with PDP. * 1-year relevant work experience. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is an individual who meets the minimum educational requirement of Grade 10 or equivalent, holds a valid Driver’s License Code EC1 with PDP, and has at least one year of relevant work experience. They should be proficient in driving, maintaining, and operating tractors safely and efficiently, including the inspection and lubrication of equipment, use of attachments like graders and Plows, transportation of materials, manoeuvring equipment, and utilising laser levelling equipment for field preparation. The candidate must also be capable of performing pre-trip and pre-site inspections, monitoring vehicle performance, conducting minor repairs, reporting issues, and adhering to road traffic rules and speed limits. Occasional supervisory duties over general workers may also be required. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/tractor-driver-city-of-umhlathuze Source: myjobmag

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    SAP POST NUMBER 20001626, 20001630 & 20001629 TASK T5 BASIC SALARY R 222 423.00 – R 277 776.36 per annum MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS * Grade 10 or equivalent; * Valid Driver’s License Code EC1 with PDP; and * 1-year relevant work experience. COMPETENCIES REQUIRED * Drive and maintain tractors and other equipment; * Operate tractors safely and efficiently; * Inspect tractors and attachments, such as graders and Plows, and ensure they are well-lubricated; * Use tractors to transport materials and manoeuvre equipment; * Use tractors with laser levelling equipment to prepare fields; * Report any issues or concerns to the Manager and other relevant staff; * Stay alert while driving and maintaining the tractor, and always follow speed limits; * Perform minor repairs on tractors and equipment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Performing pre-trip inspections to identify possible defects and failures and completing inspection sheets to report on vehicle condition; * Monitoring vehicle performance and function to identify possible defects and failures; * Operate vehicle in accordance with road traffic rules and prescriptions, under safe conditions and using vehicle for official purposes only; * Performs limited supervisory duties over general workers from time to time when they are allocated to the driver for a specific task, and as instructed by supervisor; * Pre site inspection prior to the commencement of every task.

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