Driver, Port Mobile Equipment

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Operating Division : TPT Richards Bay MPT
Position Title : Driver, Port Mobile Equipment

Employee Group : Non Permanent
Department : Operations
Location : Richards Bay
Reporting To : Operations Manager
Grade Level : HRLYJ1
Reference Number : 2021408

Position Purpose:
To load, transport and unload all cargo within MPT Richards Bay through the operation of the correct plant and Equipment in compliance with the applicable standard operating procedure in order to optimise the movement of cargo and reduce damages thereby increasing terminal profits.

Position outputs:

  1. Perform daily task on allocated machine prior to commencement of work in order to ensure operational integrity of equipment.
    2.Complete daily task sheets, record equipment defects and advise supervisor of defects.
  2. Replenish fuel and fluid levels of equipment
  3. Operate allocated equipment in accordance with applicable standard operating procedure and monitor equipment performance during performance of the job. Operate Articulated vehicles,tractor/trailer,forklifts trucks,payloader and tip trucks
  4. Report accidents or incidents which occur during performance of duty.
  5. Ensure correct equipment / attachments are utilised during the performance of duties and change equipment as required to handle changing commodities.
  6. Perform end of shift task.

Qualifications & Experience:
Qualifications
-Matric
-Code 14 (EC Licence)
-Certificate of competence for each machine operated.

Minimum Years Relevant Experience:
-1 year.

Competencies:
Knowledge required:

• Safety Standards
Skills Required:
• Literacy
• Numeracy
• Basic technical
• Apply procedures
• Communication

Attributes Required:
Attention to detail
Must be able to read and write

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