Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, March 30, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job title: Backhoe Operator
Department/Programme: Agriculture
Section/Project: Irrigation & Drainage
Reports to (position): Irrigation Project Installation & Maintenance Manager
Supervises (Name of Positions): None

Overall purpose of the job.
To operate heavy plant equipment such as backhoes to carry out tasks as may be required or instructed by supervisors.

Key Responsibilities
• Operate company machinery to carry out earth moving and loading/offloading operations.
• Keep the company machinery clean and secure while under charge and when on duty.
• Carry out basic maintenance on the assigned equipment such as inflating/replacing tyres, lubricating moving parts, topping up oil etc. ▪ Ensure good overall working condition of the machinery inclusive of fuel level.
• Park the equipment when not in use in the official parking yard(s) or as directed by superiors
• Maintain the machine logbook of all activities done and fuel/lubricant issues.
• Identify and report all faults in/on the machine to the immediate supervisor/workshop supervisor as soon as possible.
• Ensure adherence to safety, health and environment policies of the company.
• Ensure pre-task risk assessments and permits are done for all major works before execution
• Perform any other duties as maybe assigned by the Supervisor/Management.

Knowledge, qualifications & Experience
Education: A minimum of Uganda Certificate of Education plus a valid Driving/Operator Permit free of any endorsement for the class of machinery assigned.

Experience, Skills and Competences:
A minimum of three (3) years work experience as a backhoe operator in a reputable company with relevant driving permit/operator certificate free of any endorsement and in heavy plant. Good task allocation, good record keeping.

Communication Skills: The position demands constant interactions with employees, management, and stakeholders throughout the business and, therefore, communication skills are an absolute necessity.

Ms Office: Though not a strict prerequisite requirement, skills in the use of Ms Word, Ms Excel and PowerPoint will be an added advantage.

Analytical Skills: A candidate for this position must be capable of gathering and interpreting raw information and data, documenting findings, and drawing appropriate recommendations.

Interpersonal Skills: The candidate must be a helpful, calm and professional individual and demonstrate calmness during times of uncertainty.

People Skills: individual who is able to gunner the trust and respect of departmental heads and management

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Professional Certificate

Job application procedure
Apply by sending your application with the CV and academic documents as an attachment to email: recruitments@kakirasugar.com  with the position in the subject line addressed to:
Head of Human Resources
Kakira Sugar Ltd
P.O Box 121, Jinja- Uganda
Tel: 0414 444 000

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