Tractor Driver (Sport and Recreation Services)

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**Overview** This is an explanation of the role of a Tractor Driver within the Sport and Recreation Services department of the City of uMhlathuze. The position is identified by SAP Post Number 20003126 and Task T5, with a basic salary range of R 222 423.00 – R 277 776.36 per annum. The role primarily involves the operation and maintenance of tractors for the upkeep and rehabilitation of sport facilities and fields. **What you will do** * Cut grass at sport facilities with tractor drawn slasher. * Spread topsoil for turf rehabilitation using pay loader tractor and drag mat. * Rehabilitate sport fields using tractor-drawn verticutter. * Rehabilitate sport fields using tractor-drawn hollow Tiner. * Scarify sport fields using tractor-drawn scarifier. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Minimum Requirements:** * Grade 10 or equivalent. * Valid Driver’s License code EC1 with PrDP. * 1-year relevant work experience. * **Required Competencies:** * Ability to drive and maintain tractors and other equipment. * Ability to operate tractors safely and efficiently. * Ability to inspect tractors and attachments, such as graders and plows, and ensure they are well-lubricated. * Ability to use tractors to transport materials and manoeuvre equipment. * Ability to use tractors with laser levelling equipment to prepare fields. * Ability to report any issues or concerns to the Manager and other relevant staff. * Ability to stay alert while driving and maintaining the tractor, and always follow speed limits. * Ability to perform minor repairs on tractors and equipment. **Who should apply** An ideal candidate is an individual with at least a Grade 10 education, holding a valid Driver’s License code EC1 with PrDP, and possessing a minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience in operating tractors. They should be proficient in safely and efficiently operating and maintaining various types of tractors and attachments for tasks such as grass cutting, topsoil spreading, and sport field rehabilitation. The candidate must also be capable of performing minor repairs, conducting equipment inspections, using laser levelling equipment, reporting issues, and demonstrating alertness and adherence to safety regulations while driving. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/tractor-driver-sport-and-recreation-services-city-of-umhlathuze Source: myjobmag

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