Port Mobile Equipment Driver (Forklift Truck)

About the role

Transnet is recruiting a driver for port mobile equipment at its Richards Bay terminal (MPT Richards Bay). The driver loads, transports and unloads cargo using the correct plant and equipment in line with standard operating procedures, optimising cargo movement and reducing damage. The position is full-time, non-permanent, reporting to the Operations Manager, and applicants within the King Cetshwayo District will be considered.

Key responsibilities

• Perform daily checks on the allocated machine before work begins and complete daily task sheets, recording defects and advising the supervisor.
• Replenish fuel and fluid levels of equipment.
• Operate articulated vehicles, tractor-trailers, forklift trucks, payloaders and tip trucks according to standard operating procedures and monitor equipment performance.
• Report accidents or incidents that occur during duty.
• Use the correct equipment and attachments for the commodity and change equipment as needed.
• Perform end-of-shift tasks.

Required profile

• Matric / NQF 4.
• Code 14 (EC licence).
• Certificate of competence for each machine operated (dumper, front-end loader or payloader).
• 2 years of relevant driving experience in port operations, maritime services or warehouse tally.

Required skills

• Knowledge of operational areas and procedures.
• Knowledge of terminal mobile machines and safe operating procedures, including machine loading capacity.
• Defect reporting and daily machine checklist.
• Handling and loading of different materials or cargo.