EXCAVATOR OPERATOR-MOMBASA

Qualifications :

Ø Minimum 3 years of practical experience operating excavators.

Ø Must have a Plant Operator / Excavator Operator Certificate.

Ø Experience with 30-35 tone crawler excavators preferred.

Ø Contract duration not less than 18months.

Ø Competent in excavation, truck loading, trenching, levelling, slope trimming and foundation works.

Ø Understand daily inspection, greasing and basic preventive maintenance.

Ø Able to identify overheating, leaks, hydraulic problems and abnormal noises and report promptly.

Ø Basic knowledge of daily equipment inspection, maintenance, and fault identification.

Ø Safe operation; no reckless or abusive machine operation.

Ø Strong safety awareness with no record of major operational accidents.

Ø Good teamwork and communication skills.

Ø Basic English or Swahili communication skills to understand safety instructions and operational requirements.

Ø Willingness to work in a busy harbour environment in Mombasa and follow strict site safety procedures.

Key responsibilities :

· Safely operate 30–35-ton crawler excavators in accordance with operational safety procedures.

· Load excavated materials safely and efficiently onto dump trucks and other transport equipment.

· Perform slope trimming and shaping to achieve the required site profiles.

· Operate the excavator carefully around trucks, workers, structures, port equipment and other machinery.

· Follow designated work areas, traffic routes and operational instructions within the harbour.

· Conduct daily pre-start and post-operation inspections of the excavator.

· Check critical components including hydraulic systems, engine oil, coolant, fuel, tracks, attachments, hoses and other moving parts.

· Observe all port, occupational health and safety requirements, including the use of required PPE

· Maintain accurate awareness of the work area and immediately report hazards, obstructions, unstable ground or unsafe conditions.