Road Plant Operator

Closing Date: 2025/08/08
Reference Number: ETH250711-3
Job Number: 36001278
Job Title: Road Plant Operator
Job Type: Permanent
Job Grade: T07
Division: Asphalt Manufacturing
Department: Roads Provision
Branch: Roads Rehabilitation
Vacancy Group: Engineering
Reporting To: Foreman (Asphalt Manufacturing)
Location – Town / City: Durban
Location – Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country: South Africa

Special Conditions
Required to work in all weather conditions.
Required to work outside normal working hours during emergencies and planned overtime.
The post is interchangeable with other Driver Operator posts within the Department and staff can
be reassigned at the discretion of the Deputy Head in accordance with laid down policies and procedures.

Job Purpose
Performs tasks/ activities associated with the transportation of material/ equipment and personnel
to/ from work sites and operation of heavy mechanical plant and/ or specialised vehicles during
roads and stormwater maintenance activities.

Key Responsibility Areas
Performs specific tasks/activities at the Depot and worksite prior to and on completion of allocated maintenance assignments.
Communicates with the immediate Superior and establish details of the task.
Completes internal transactional documentation and related forms.
Performs specific tasks associated with the operation of heavy specialised mechanical plant and vehicles during road and storm water drainage maintenance activities.
Controls the utilization of materials and discharging/ offloading required quantities of materials for repair or reconstruction work.

Competencies
Vehicle Safety.
Driving Behaviour.
Learning Orientation.
Quality Orientation.
Service Delivery Orientation
Communication.
Action Orientation.
Resilience.
Accountability and Ethical conduct.
Team Orientation.

Essential Requirements
Appropriate level of secondary education.
Valid certification of competency in the operation of truck mounted cranes and operation ofHeavy Plant.
Valid motor vehicle driving license (Code C1).
Valid Professional Driving Permit (PrDP).
2 Years relevant experience.

Preferred Requirements
Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.
3 years relevant experience

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances Nil
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R 232 438.20 / R 301 728.48 pa
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HrEngRecruit
Contact Telephone 0313117722