Job Summary:

Zoomlion Waste Services Management Kenya is seeking a Heavy-Duty Equipment Operator to operate heavy-duty plant and machinery at landfill sites and operational areas. The role supports waste placement, compaction, earthmoving, and site development activities, ensuring that all equipment is operated in compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards and maintained in good working condition.

Key Responsibilities 

• Operate heavy-duty equipment safely and efficiently.
• Support waste placement, compaction, earthmoving, and site development.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Perform routine maintenance and inspections of equipment.
• Report any equipment issues or safety concerns.
• Maintain accurate operational records.

Qualifications

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum grade D+ or equivalent
• Valid plant operator licence/certification for relevant equipment classes (e.g. NITA-certified or equivalent plant operator training)
• Valid Kenyan driving licence  Class BCE or higher preferred
• First Aid certificate is an advantage

Experience

• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience operating heavy plant in a landfill, quarrying, road construction, mining, or similar industrial site environment
• Proven experience operating at least two of the following: landfill compactor, bulldozer, hydraulic excavator, wheel loader, or motor grader
• Experience working on a permitted landfill or waste management site is preferred
• Good understanding of site safety procedures and equipment pre-shift inspection requirements

• Operate heavy-duty equipment safely and efficiently.
• Support waste placement, compaction, earthmoving, and site development.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Perform routine maintenance and inspections of equipment.
• Report any equipment issues or safety concerns.
• Maintain accurate operational records.

• Strong technical and mechanical skills.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment.

• Proven experience as a heavy-duty equipment operator.
• Valid operator licenses and certifications.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Experience in waste management or construction is an added advantage.