Grader Operator

H.E. Jackson Engineering Ltd (HEJ) is one of the leading
providers of engineering solutions in Malawi and serves all sectors of the
economy including mining, energy, agriculture, construction and manufacturing.

The company has vacancies at its Rumphi Project Site:

Job Title: Grader Operator (1)
Nature of Contract: 12 months Fixed Term
Duty Station: Rumphi
Reporting to: Site Manager/Site Agent/Plant & Workshop Manager
Department: Construction

JOB SUMMARY

The Grader Operator is 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 instructions from the site supervisor.

KEY DUTIES & 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 the required specifications.
• Carry
  out rough and fine grading according to drawings, levels, and site
  instructions.
• Prepare
  surfaces for road base, sub-base, gravel, asphalt, or 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 engine, hydraulics,
  tyres, blade, steering, brakes, lights, and safety equipment.
• Perform
  basic operator-level maintenance, lubrication, cleaning, and fluid checks.
• Report
  mechanical defects, equipment damage, and safety hazards promptly.
• Ensure
  the grader is kept 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/plant operation records, including operating hours and
  fuel usage where required.
• Operate
  the machine responsibly to minimize fuel consumption, wear, and
  unnecessary downtime.
• Comply
  with Malawi road traffic requirements and company policies when operating
  equipment on public roads.
• Carry
  out other reasonable duties assigned by the Site Manager or Plant Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Malawi
  School Certificate of Education (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
  with 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.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Excellent
  motor grader operating skills.
• Good
  understanding of road construction and earthworks.
• Ability
  to achieve accurate levels, slopes, and gradients.
• Strong
  awareness of workplace and equipment safety.
• 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.
• Minimization
  of equipment damage, downtime, and excessive fuel consumption.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates who have met the above requirements
should send their applications together with certified copies of certificates
and CVs to the address that is convenient, no later than 31st August
2026.

Email: hr@hejackson.com 

Postal Address

The Head of Human Resource
H.E. Jackson Engineering Ltd
Kanengo Industrial
P. O Box 1218
Lilongwe
Malawi

Physical Address

Kanengo Industrial
Plot 91, Area 28
Lilongwe

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted for interviews.