Tractor Driver Vacancy at The New Forests Company

Tractor Driver Vacancy at The New Forests Company

Job Position: Tractor Driver

The New Forests Company is a sustainable, socially responsible forestry and timber products business with plantations in Uganda and Tanzania. Read more at www.newforests.earth.

Purpose of the position:

• Tractor Driver is responsible for moving poles at the pole plant site.

Key Result Areas and accountabilities:

• Daily activity planning with the supervisor to ensure efficient use of the tractor.
• Compliance with health & safety requirements
• Keeping the tractor and trailer(s) clean and in a safe & good working order
• Liaising with the workshop team to ensure all routine and emergency maintenance is done timely.
• Liaising with the supervisor and other relevant pole plant staff to ensure activities are synchronised.
• Keeping a logbook and usage records on the tractor machine

Skills, Knowledge & Competencies:

• Relevant drivers’ license
• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar position
• Ability to operate a bell logger machine is an added advantage.
• Ability to complete the logbook daily.
• Excellent eyesight and hearing
• Basic knowledge of heavy-duty machine mechanical layout and service requirements

Desired start date: 01 August 2023

How to apply:

The interested candidates can send their application letters & CVs to linah.mtei@newforests.earth and to desire.dusengimana@newforests.earth before 15th July 2023.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for tests.

“The New Forests Company is an equal opportunity employer and Female candidates are encouraged to apply.”