Multiskilled Heavy Equipment Operator – PC / Excavator / Wheel Loader (Mtwara)

ITM Tanzania • Professional Services • Human Resources • Certification required • Bachelor's Degree • 1 day ago
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≈ $35k – $71k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Dar es Salaam)
Seniority
Junior · 2+ years exp
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Full-Time
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ITM Tanzania

ITM Tanzania is a human resources services firm based in Dar es Salaam that provides recruitment and talent acquisition, HR outsourcing and employer-of-record services, training and HR advisory for businesses in Tanzania. The company was incorporated under Tanzanian law in 2018 to represent ITM SARL, and it recruits for client organisations in telecommunications, construction, mining, food processing and consumer sales. Its vacancies are placements with clients, such as heavy equipment operators, fitter and EV technicians, fibre team leaders, accountants and sales coordinators in Mtwara, Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam.
itm-tanzania.com • HQ: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania • Recruiting & Staffing • Professional Services • Human Resources • 51-200 employees • Est. 2018

Purpose of the role

The candidate for this role will be responsible for safely and efficiently operating excavators/PC and wheel loaders across construction, mining, quarrying, road works, and earthmoving operations, while carrying out routine equipment inspections, basic operator-level maintenance, and maintaining compliance with workplace health and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Safely operate excavators/PC and wheel loaders in accordance with operating procedures, site requirements, and safety standards.

  • Carry out earthmoving, loading, excavation, material handling, and related equipment operations as assigned.

  • Conduct daily pre-start and routine equipment inspections and identify and report mechanical or operational issues.

  • Perform basic operator-level maintenance and ensure equipment is kept in safe and serviceable operating condition.

  • Follow instructions from supervisors and coordinate effectively with other operators and site personnel.

  • Operate equipment appropriately according to ground conditions, work requirements, and site conditions.

  • Maintain awareness of surrounding personnel, vehicles, structures, and other hazards while operating heavy equipment.

  • Follow workplace health and safety requirements and established site procedures at all times.

  • Maintain good housekeeping around the equipment and work area.

  • Perform any other duties related to heavy equipment operation as assigned by supervisors or management.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Valid heavy equipment operator certification/licence as required by applicable local regulations

  • Demonstrated experience operating excavators/PC and wheel loaders

  • Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant operating experience, preferably in construction, mining, quarrying, road works, or earthmoving operations

  • Ability to carry out basic daily equipment inspections and operator-level maintenance

  • Good understanding of workplace health and safety requirements

  • Ability to follow instructions, work as part of a team, and communicate effectively with supervisors and other operators

  • Experience operating different sizes/models of excavators and wheel loaders is an added advantage

  • Experience working in challenging terrain, quarry, mining, or large-scale construction environments is an added advantage

  • Manufacturer or recognized heavy-equipment operator training/certification is an added advantage

  • Experience working with GPS/machine-control systems is an added advantage

Location: Mtwara

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