JCB/ Excavator Operator 119 views

Post Title: JCB/Excavator Operator

Division: Corporate

Job Description

Summary of Duties

• Drive and operate all categories of vehicles, during normal working hours or out-of-working hours, in accordance with their issued equipment/vehicle permit, keeping the log of mileages
• Attend servicing and daily inspection on equipment/ vehicles for fuel, water and lubricating oil
• Proper upkeep and road worthiness of equipment in your responsibilities, carrying out routine checks on equipment and report defects and abnormalities
• Report and submit accidents report when equipment/vehicle are damaged or immobilized within one working day of the occurrence
• Attend to emergency call-out in case of breakdowns
• Assist the team in carrying out their jobs if required whilst communicating effectively with superiors and co-workers
• Responsible for the safe operation of the JCB/Excavator
• Excavate trench to proper depth/grade
• Conduct all work in a safe and responsible manner
• Follow directions of ground crew regarding craning, gravel placement and grading
• Cut grade with minimal time spent on excavation to ensure production is on schedule
• Be aware of changes in soil condition and materials that impact operations
• Bring to supervisor’s attention any irregularities in soil condition or materials being used
• Be aware of proper rigging of pipe, manhole barrels, etc. and ensure safe work procedures are followed during lowering of materials into the excavation

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• S5 level of education or equivalent with ability to read and write in English and Creole
• Specific experience in the transport of heavy plant and operation of crane truck/excavator
• Essential: Class 4— 7 and special driving license
• Two years’ driving experience with at least one year on trucks/medium plant

How To Apply

Interested candidates should Sign-up or login to apply now or should forward their applications on the prescribed form (which can be downloaded from the PUC website www.puc.sc or collected at the Reception Desk at Maison De Malavois, Bois De Rose Avenue), with a covering letter including certificates and references to:

The Human Resources Manager

Public Utilities Corporation

Maison De Malavois

PO Box 174

Mahé

or via email to recruitment@puc.sc not later than: Thursday 5th February 2026

Note:

In order to increase your chances of a successful selection, kindly ensure that your application is complete and that all relevant information such as your qualifications have been provided with your application.   Otherwise, the Employer reserves the right not to consider your application for selection.