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Tractor Driver (1Post)

Gwanda State University

Qualifications and Experience

 The applicant must have a class 2, 4 or 5 driver’s license.
 Class five driving license/ tractor driving permit/certificate will be an added advantage.
 At least three (3) years tractor driving experience in a farm environment.
 Extensive knowledge on tractor operation and other farming equipment.
 The ability to carry out duties unsupervised, in harsh weather conditions and during irregular hours when required.
 The ability to identify and react appropriately to hazards.

Duties and Responsibilities

 Driving tractors to draw implements, move materials, trailers, pull out objects
embedded in ground or load heavy material and equipment.
 Operating tractors safely and efficiently.
 Reporting any faults or concerns to the farm management.

Ensuring tractors are kept clean, tidy and in good working condition even
when not in operation.
 Ensure tractors are given regular or day to day maintenance checks for oil,
water, battery, brakes, tyres and tractor repairs are carried out properly.
 Logging trips, fuel consumption and oil changes.
 Carrying out any other duties as assigned by the management.

Applications

Soft copies in a single continuous PDF file of each of the following: application letter, certified copies of educational and professional certificates, national identity card, birth certificate and curriculum vitae giving full personal particulars including full name, place and date of birth, qualifications and previous employment and experience, present salary, date of availability, telephone number, email address, names and addresses of three referees including email addresses should be sent to human.resources@gsu.ac.zw or hand delivered to:
Acting Senior Assistant Registrar
Human Resources Section
Gwanda State University
Epoch Mine Campus
P O Box 30
Filabusi

The closing date for the receipt of applications is Friday, 16 June 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.