HMA Machine Operator/Mechanic/Driver

Overview

Operate and maintain Mechanical Demining Machines safely and efficiently.

You have:

• 5 years of experience as a Heavy-Duty Vehicle/Earth Moving Machinery mechanic and operator
• Experience working with hydraulics, electrical, and pneumatic systems on earth-moving machinery
• Previous work experience with Mechanical Demining Machines will be an added advantage
• Holding or qualified as EOD IMAS level 2 will be an added advantage
• Must hold a valid driving license
• At least two years of experience driving in NGOs
• High school education

Contract

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WHO ARE WE?

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home. The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced. All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

ABOUT THE JOB

HMA Machinery Operator/Mechanic shall be responsible for operating Mechanical Demining machines as well as conducting scheduled maintenance and servicing on the Mechanical Demining Machines. He shall also be responsible for attending to minor or major breakdowns caused by mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical failures/faults on the Mechanical Demining machines.

Meanwhile, he is responsible for safe driving, maintaining the vehicle in good condition per DRC Fleet regulations, and supporting the MDU team. The role prioritizes passenger safety, vehicle upkeep, and effective support in operations while ensuring compliance with traffic laws. .

Responsibilities:

• Shall be responsible for safely operating the Mechanical Demining Machine during operations
• Shall be responsible to timely conducting daily, weekly, and scheduled maintenance and services on the Mechanical demining
• Machine.
• Shall ensure that the Mechanical Demining machine is in a serviceable condition and always ready for operations the next day at the end of each working day.
• Shall be responsible for timely attending to major or minor breakdowns caused by mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical failure on
• The Mechanical Demining Machine.
• Shall ensure all required spare parts are in stock and all the required daily use workshop tools are available on the vehicle mobile workshop at the site where the Armored Excavator will be operational. Shall be responsible for timely reporting any failures/faults on the Mechanical Demining Machines to the MDU SL
• Shall be responsible for suggesting or advising the MDU SL on the capabilities of the Mechanical Demining Machine.
• Register all maintenance and services on the mechanical demining machine.
• Follow the working schedule during the operations and be timely present at the work site.
• Shall ensure that sufficient consumable material is available as per HDP MDU SOP.
• Meanwhile, he shall be responsible as below:
• Ensure the vehicle is kept clean and in good condition. Follow assigned routes, traffic rules, and speed limits; Conduct daily checks (oil, water, battery), record trips, fuel, and passengers in the logbook, and have passengers sign. Perform regular maintenance (oil/filter changes per DRC OH) and report damages, repairs, and documents to transport/log/finance departments.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role you must have:

Experience and technical competencies:

• Shall have 5 years of experience as a Heavy-Duty Vehicle/ Earth Moving Machinery mechanic and operator
• Shall have experience working with hydraulics, electrical, and pneumatic systems on earth-moving machinery
• Previous work experience with Mechanical Demining Machines will be added advantage
• Holding or qualified as EOD IMAS level 2 will be an added advantage
• Must hold a valid driving license.
• At least two years of experience driving in NGOs.

Education/qualifications:

• High school

Languages:

• DMAC/UNMAS and other MA IPs
• Community people
• Donors
• Local Authority

We Offer:

• Salary and conditions will be in accordance with DRC salary scale

Application process:

Application process: Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the below link. All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in the same language.

Note. only applications ( CV) will not be considered.

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Added 10 months ago - Updated 9 months ago - Source: drc.ngo