Job Description

CRAWLER EXCAVATOR OPERATOR _m/f (UG)

The Crawler Excavator Operator is responsible for operating track-mounted excavators to perform excavation, grading, loading, and material handling activities safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities.

• Operate crawler excavators to dig, excavate, grade, and move earth and materials.
• Clear construction sites by removing rocks, debris, and vegetation.
• Load materials such as soil, sand, and gravel into trucks.
• Perform daily equipment inspections, including hydraulic systems and track conditions.
• Install and remove equipment attachments such as buckets and hydraulic breakers.
• Ensure compliance with project safety procedures and environmental regulations.
• Coordinate with engineers, supervisors, and ground crews to ensure tasks are completed according to specifications.

Qualifications, experience, and skills

• Valid Uganda Driver’s License – Class F for engineering and construction machinery.
• Heavy Equipment Operator Certification from a recognized training institution.
• Construction Safety / HSE Training Certification.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience operating crawler excavators on construction projects.
• Ability to perform daily equipment inspection and preventive maintenance checks.
• Knowledge of excavation techniques, site preparation, and material handling operations.
• Strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards.