Transnet Engineering is recruiting and invites applications from interested candidates for the following job vacancy: General Worker: Gardening [x2 posts].
POSITION TITLE: General Worker x2
DEPARTMENT: Facilities & Infrastructure
REFERENCE: 3002102
JOB PURPOSE
- operate powered equipment, primarily for mowing the lawn, cleaning the roads and yards, and operating equipment for tree cutting and vegetation control.
- Make sure the plant’s grounds are kept up to date, and make sure all of the exterior spaces are secure, neat, and visually beautiful, as well as safe.
- Make sure that trees and plants are trimmed to a suitable standard in accordance with the criteria, and that grass is mowed according to the soft services specification for the facility.
- should make sure that the equipment needed to complete these duties is safe, dependable, and that first-line maintenance, such as checking the oil and gasoline, is properly performed.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
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- No qualification required.
- Drivers’ License (Code 08)
- One year Previous Operator Experience or Driving Experience
- Basic literacy to read & write
ADVANTAGE TO BE EMPLOYED
- Experience in a construction or facilities environment.
- Minimum of 1 years’ experience as an Operator or a Driver.
- Standard Job Requirements
- Might be required to travel to nearby depots
KEY RESPONSIBILITY
- Operate all machinery for Road and Yard Cleaning, grass cutting and vegetation control within TE.
- Ensure that the Service Specification requirements are met when performing the duties of cutting grass, trimming the hedges and vegetation control.
- Follow the roster provided by the Facilities Supervisor to rotate efficiently between the assigned areas that have to be cut.
- Avoid wastage of fuel and consumables. Come up with some savings initiatives to control costs within your area of responsibility.
- Do first line maintenance on the machines which includes checking of oil, fuel and cleaning the machines after use.
- Work together in cooperation with the gardeners who have to collect after you and also clean some corners where the machine doesn’t rea
- Conduct all duties in a safe manner and contribute to safety talks and help promote a safety culture within the team.
- Come up with some innovations and cost saving initiatives, e.g., on water usage for irrigation and fuel saving for the machines.
- Always wear the correct protective clothing when performing your duties.
- Promptly report any breakdown in the machines or any suspicion of a breakdown and not wait until the machine has damaged other components.
- Do not abuse leave days and always arrange your leave with your Supervisor prior to taking it
HOW TO APPLY
Any questions regarding the application or recruitment process should be sent in writing to
NDILISWA.MAKWELA@TRANSNET.NET
