Job title: Backhoe Operator
Department/Programme: Agriculture
Section/Project: Irrigation & Drainage
Reports to (position): Irrigation Project Installation & Maintenance Manager
Supervises (Name of Positions): None
Overall purpose of the job.
To operate heavy plant equipment such as backhoes to carry out tasks as may be required or instructed by supervisors.
Key Responsibilities
• Operate company machinery to carry out earth moving and loading/offloading operations.
• Keep the company machinery clean and secure while under charge and when on duty.
• Carry out basic maintenance on the assigned equipment such as inflating/replacing tyres, lubricating moving parts, topping up oil etc. 
• Park the equipment when not in use in the official parking yard(s) or as directed by superiors
• Maintain the machine logbook of all activities done and fuel/lubricant issues.
• Identify and report all faults in/on the machine to the immediate supervisor/workshop supervisor as soon as possible.
• Ensure adherence to safety, health and environment policies of the company.
• Ensure pre-task risk assessments and permits are done for all major works before execution
• Perform any other duties as maybe assigned by the Supervisor/Management.
Knowledge, qualifications & Experience
Education: A minimum of Uganda Certificate of Education plus a valid Driving/Operator Permit free of any endorsement for the class of machinery assigned.
Experience, Skills and Competences:
A minimum of three (3) years work experience as a backhoe operator in a reputable company with relevant driving permit/operator certificate free of any endorsement and in heavy plant. Good task allocation, good record keeping.
Communication Skills: The position demands constant interactions with employees, management, and stakeholders throughout the business and, therefore, communication skills are an absolute necessity.
Ms Office: Though not a strict prerequisite requirement, skills in the use of Ms Word, Ms Excel and PowerPoint will be an added advantage.
Analytical Skills: A candidate for this position must be capable of gathering and interpreting raw information and data, documenting findings, and drawing appropriate recommendations.
Interpersonal Skills: The candidate must be a helpful, calm and professional individual and demonstrate calmness during times of uncertainty.
People Skills: individual who is able to gunner the trust and respect of departmental heads and management
Apply by sending your application with the CV and academic documents as an attachment to email: recruitments@kakirasugar.com with the position in the subject line addressed to Head of Human Resources Kakira Sugar Ltd P.O Box 121, Jinja- Uganda Tel: 0414 444 000