Assistant Craftsman (x4 Positions) – Botswana Power Corporation

Main purpose of the position

To provide support in construction, maintenance, and repairs of overhead lines, underground cables and ancillary equipment in accordance with Procedures, Regulations and Safety Standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Carries out inspections of overhead lines according to a maintenance schedule.
• Accompanies the work teams on lines patrol and inspections during fault location and line maintenance work to facilitate repairs and maintenance.
• Operates complex machines, prioritizing routing tasks to improve efficiency and adjusting multiple related variables to resolve problems.
• Maintains toolbox and avails tools as required by the work teams.
• Performs operational tasks within given settings/parameters by following established processes.
• Excavates trenches and holes manually or using powered tools as directed.
• Cleans and paints apparatus as directed.
• Clear trees and weeds interfering with network equipment and substations to provide access and ensure network availability.
• Distributes shut down notices to Customers.
• Cleans and rehabilitates work site after completion of work.
• Cleans Corporation vehicles and maintains housekeeping at all times.
• Works within strict quality standards to support the Quality function.
• Operates in accordance with policies and rules.
• Ensures compliance to SHER procedures when carrying out duties.
• Actively participates in the safety, health and environment programmes as driven by the Corporation.

Qualifications

•    BGCSE
•    Valid Class B Driver’s License
•   License in operation of Crane/Earth moving equipment will be an added advantage

Experience

•    Direct entry

Competencies