About the position
We are seeking experienced Mechanical Plant Operators (MPO 3) to join our client on a three-month contract during the festive period. To ensure continuation of crucial disposal services at various transfers stations across the Cape Metro. The successful candidates will play a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of heavy mechanical plant and equipment (Various Areas: Bellvile, Athlone, Visserhok,Kraaifontein).
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect safety devices, controls, and lubricant levels on vehicles and heavy plant; report defects to the Foreman.
- Complete daily checklists and record operational hours in logbooks.
- Carry out instructions from the Foreman efficiently and safely.
- Operate a range of mechanical plant, including:
- Excavators, Dozers, Articulated Dump Trucks, Hooklift Trucks, Slave Vehicles, and Trash Compactors.
- Ensure all equipment is operated in accordance with OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) manuals.
- Load, offload, and transport containerized waste and water.
- Drive and manoeuvre heavy mechanical plant to perform digging, loading, grading, and leveling operations.
Minimum Requirements
- Qualifications:
- Valid competency certificates for the relevant mechanical plant (e.g., Excavators, Dozers, Dump Trucks, Hooklifts, etc.)
- Valid Driver's Licence (Code C / C1 - Code EC) with PrDP
- Experience:
- Minimum 3 years' proven experience operating various types of earthmoving and heavy mechanical plant
- Other Requirements:
- Valid medical certificate from a registered GP
- Strong safety awareness and ability to follow operational protocols
Please submit your CV, copies of your competency certificates, driver's licence, and medical certificate.
Desired Skills:
- Hooklift
- Excavators
- Dozers
- Articulated Dump Trucks
- Hooklift Trucks
- Slave Vehicles
- and Trash Compactors.
Desired Work Experience:
Desired Qualification Level:
