Job Purpose:

To operate heavy-duty on-road and off-road vehicles safely and efficiently to transport materials, supplies, and personnel across the project site, supporting daily operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate assigned vehicles (e.g., dump trucks, water bowsers, fuel tankers, low loaders) in a safe and professional manner.
• Perform pre-start and post-operation inspections (checking fluids, tires, brakes, lights) and report any defects.
• Ensure correct loading, securing, transportation, and unloading of materials.
• Adhere to all site traffic management plans, speed limits, and road safety rules.
• Maintain accurate logbooks of trips, mileage, and fuel consumption.
• Assist with basic vehicle maintenance (cleaning, greasing).
• Communicate effectively with dispatch, loading, and unloading points.
• Comply with all regulations for transporting hazardous materials (if applicable).

Qualifications & Experience:

• Valid Tanzanian Driving License Class C, C1, C2, C3, E, or G (as relevant to the specific vehicle).
• Certificate of Competence from the National Institute of Transport (NIT) or similar is a strong advantage.
• Defensive driving training certification.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in mining or heavy civil construction.
• Proven track record of working in remote site locations.
• Strong commitment to safety protocols and procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Relevant trade certification, vocational training, or operator licenses.
• Physical fitness and ability to work in challenging outdoor environments.
• Fluency in Kiswahili; working knowledge of English is an advantage.

• Operate assigned vehicles (e.g., dump trucks, water bowsers, fuel tankers, low loaders) in a safe and professional manner.
• Perform pre-start and post-operation inspections (checking fluids, tires, brakes, lights) and report any defects.
• Ensure correct loading, securing, transportation, and unloading of materials.
• Adhere to all site traffic management plans, speed limits, and road safety rules.
• Maintain accurate logbooks of trips, mileage, and fuel consumption.
• Assist with basic vehicle maintenance (cleaning, greasing).
• Communicate effectively with dispatch, loading, and unloading points.
• Comply with all regulations for transporting hazardous materials (if applicable).

• Safe operation of heavy-duty vehicles
• Vehicle inspection and defect reporting
• Material loading, securing, transportation, and unloading
• Adherence to traffic management plans and road safety rules
• Logbook maintenance
• Basic vehicle maintenance
• Effective communication
• Compliance with hazardous material transportation regulations
• Defensive driving

• Valid Tanzanian Driving License Class C, C1, C2, C3, E, or G (as relevant to the specific vehicle)
• Certificate of Competence from the National Institute of Transport (NIT) or similar (strong advantage)
• Defensive driving training certification
• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in mining or heavy civil construction
• Proven track record of working in remote site locations
• Strong commitment to safety protocols and procedures
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Relevant trade certification, vocational training, or operator licenses
• Physical fitness and ability to work in challenging outdoor environments
• Fluency in Kiswahili
• Working knowledge of English (advantage)