To be responsible to the Senior Operations Officer for the operation of compost turners and front-end loaders for the treatment and disposal of sludge and with full regard for the safety of employees.
Key Responsibilities
- To operate turner such as that all composting material is aerating as required.
- To operate a front-end loader such that new compost heaps are constructed ready for turning and aerating when requires.
- To operate a front-end loader such that all composted material is fed onto a screen when required. To assess when the composted heaps require moisture to be added.
- To supervise truck and mobile plant operators involved in the composting of sludge.
- To recommend to the S.O.O which drives required training to enhance their skill. To ensure that all staff under their control are equipped with protective clothing and work safe conditions using safe methods.
- Ensure all work is being carried out within statutory safety conditions as laid down in OHSA. To report to the S.O.O faulty equipment promptly. To report accidents and any damages caused to vehicles promptly.
Essential qualifications and experience:
- Grade 10 or NQF2
- 2-year general experience in operating yellow plant machinery.
- CodeC1 /10 and PrDP
- mentioned above