Dozer Operator at Victory Farms

 Job Description

• Reporting directly to the Project Manager, the Dozer Operator responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following:
• Operate heavy equipment in compliance with the company's operating safety policies and procedures.
• Provide recommendations for maintaining and improving environmental performance.
• Operate the dozer and other heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner, and other construction related duties as required.
• Ensure company equipment, material, and the work site are maintained, kept clean, and stored in a safe manner.
• Use the Dozer to dig fishponds, level soil, move rock and debris, and scoop soil.
• Create level surfaces, grade slopes to specifications, remove material and thoroughly fill voids using plans and/or a surveyor as guidance.
• Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Dozer & training our staff on the use.
• Operate dozer controls to regulate height and angle of the dozer blade and lower scarifier to loosen packed soil to permit grading.
• Feel levers and listen to equipment sounds to determine depth of the cut.
• Ensure a sound understanding of the issues involving ground disturbance.
• Drive Dozer in successive passes over construction surface to raise or lower terrain and demonstrate an understanding of grades and interpret roadway plans and drawings.
• Perform routine cleaning and maintenance to ensure smooth operation of the grader.
• Must ensure a solid understanding of and comply with the principles of the company’s Code of Ethics.
• Promote, execute, and adhere to the company’s safety program, and encourage all employees, subcontractors, and consultants to adopt safety as a culture.
• Attend daily and weekly safety meetings and inspections.
• Work in a safe, responsible manner to not intentionally or unintentionally injure oneself, or endanger the wellbeing of others.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience operating a bulldozer D6N – XL or its equivalent.
• Must have a valid driving license (special class).
• Must have a plant operator license. Fluent in English.
• Be willing to relocate to rural Kenya.