About the company

H.E. Jackson Engineering Ltd (HEJ) is a leading provider of engineering solutions in Malawi, serving sectors including mining, energy, agriculture, construction and manufacturing.

The company is seeking one Grader Operator for its Rumphi Project Site.

Job overview

The Grader Operator will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a motor grader to prepare, level, shape and maintain roads, construction sites, drainage areas and other earthworks in accordance with project specifications and site instructions.

Key responsibilities

• Operate the motor grader safely and efficiently on construction sites and road projects.
• Grade, level, shape and finish roads, shoulders, embankments and other surfaces to required specifications.
• Carry out rough and fine grading according to drawings, levels and site instructions.
• Prepare surfaces for road base, sub-base, gravel, asphalt and other construction materials.
• Maintain correct slopes, cambers, gradients and drainage profiles.
• Use grader controls and attachments appropriately for different construction activities.
• Conduct daily pre-start inspections of the grader, including the engine, hydraulics, tyres, blade, steering, brakes, lights and safety equipment.
• Perform basic operator-level maintenance, lubrication, cleaning and fluid checks.
• Promptly report mechanical defects, equipment damage and safety hazards.
• Keep the grader clean and in good working condition.
• Follow site traffic-management procedures and all health and safety requirements.
• Work closely with surveyors, foremen, engineers and other equipment operators to achieve required levels and finishes.
• Avoid unnecessary damage to underground services, existing roads, drainage structures and other site infrastructure.
• Maintain daily equipment and plant operation records, including operating hours and fuel usage where required.
• Operate the machine responsibly to minimise fuel consumption, wear and unnecessary downtime.
• Comply with Malawi road traffic requirements and company policies when operating equipment on public roads.
• Perform other reasonable duties assigned by the Site Manager or Plant Manager.

Qualifications and experience

• MSCE or equivalent is an advantage.
• Relevant heavy equipment/motor grader operator training or certificate.
• Valid driving licence appropriate for operating or moving the equipment on public roads, where applicable.
• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience operating a motor grader, preferably on road construction or civil engineering projects.
• Experience in road formation, gravel roads, drainage and earthworks is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of basic grader maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Experience working with construction drawings, site levels or grade stakes is an advantage.

Key skills and attributes

• Excellent motor grader operating skills.
• Good understanding of road construction and earthworks.
• Ability to achieve accurate levels, slopes and gradients.
• Strong workplace and equipment safety awareness.
• Basic mechanical knowledge.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Good judgment and attention to detail.
• Reliable, disciplined and responsible.
• Ability to work long hours and under varying weather and site conditions.
• Commitment to minimising equipment damage, downtime and excessive fuel consumption.

• Operate the motor grader safely and efficiently on construction sites and road projects.
• Grade, level, shape and finish roads, shoulders, embankments and other surfaces to required specifications.
• Carry out rough and fine grading according to drawings, levels and site instructions.
• Prepare surfaces for road base, sub-base, gravel, asphalt and other construction materials.
• Maintain correct slopes, cambers, gradients and drainage profiles.
• Use grader controls and attachments appropriately for different construction activities.
• Conduct daily pre-start inspections of the grader, including the engine, hydraulics, tyres, blade, steering, brakes, lights and safety equipment.
• Perform basic operator-level maintenance, lubrication, cleaning and fluid checks.
• Promptly report mechanical defects, equipment damage and safety hazards.
• Keep the grader clean and in good working condition.
• Follow site traffic-management procedures and all health and safety requirements.
• Work closely with surveyors, foremen, engineers and other equipment operators to achieve required levels and finishes.
• Avoid unnecessary damage to underground services, existing roads, drainage structures and other site infrastructure.
• Maintain daily equipment and plant operation records, including operating hours and fuel usage where required.
• Operate the machine responsibly to minimise fuel consumption, wear and unnecessary downtime.
• Comply with Malawi road traffic requirements and company policies when operating equipment on public roads.
• Perform other reasonable duties assigned by the Site Manager or Plant Manager.

• Excellent motor grader operating skills.
• Good understanding of road construction and earthworks.
• Ability to achieve accurate levels, slopes and gradients.
• Strong workplace and equipment safety awareness.
• Basic mechanical knowledge.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Good judgment and attention to detail.
• Reliable, disciplined and responsible.
• Ability to work long hours and under varying weather and site conditions.
• Commitment to minimising equipment damage, downtime and excessive fuel consumption.

• MSCE or equivalent is an advantage.
• Relevant heavy equipment/motor grader operator training or certificate.
• Valid driving licence appropriate for operating or moving the equipment on public roads, where applicable.
• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience operating a motor grader, preferably on road construction or civil engineering projects.
• Experience in road formation, gravel roads, drainage and earthworks is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of basic grader maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Experience working with construction drawings, site levels or grade stakes is an advantage.