Job Vacancy For Fire Tender Driver



AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited is currently on a journey to redevelop the Obuasi Gold Mine into a modern, efficient and long-term profitable operation. We are seeking an experienced and self-motivated person to join our dedicated workforce as: Fire Tender Driver

Role Purpose

The Fire Tender Driver is required to respond to emergency situations by operating the company's Fire Tender.

Key Accountabilities

• Safety drive firefighting apparatus to and from fires or other emergencies following laws and regulations, operating pumps, aerial devices, power and other mechanical equipment as required, keep inventory of tools and equipment on apparatus
• Clean and service assigned apparatus, maintaining it in a condition of readiness, report mechanical failures or difficulties and missing or damaged equipment to the proper authority
• Perform required apparatus maintenance, cleaning duties, inventory checks and weekly inspections. Additionally, after every emergency response or training drill, inventories must be checked before leaving the emergency scene or training location
• Participate in Department training sessions and company drills
• Perform general firefighting duties as assigned
• As part of in-service training, inspect residential buildings, places of assembly for fire hazards or conditions dangerous to life and property
• Attend to the emergency control room
• Discharging your duty as assigned by Mine Rescue team Captain
• Perform other duties as required

Qualification Required & Experience

• Valid driver's license F
• Firefighting certificate
• Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE)
• Physically and medically fit to AGA Standard
• Computer literacy

Experience

• Considerable skill in the driving of fire apparatus or other emergency vehicles
• Thorough knowledge of the mechanical priniples involved in the operation of fire apparatus and associated equipment. Considerable knowledge of fire service hydraulics and the operation of water distribution systems
• Considerable skill in the use and operation of mechanical and automotive fire equipment with the ability to demonstrate its use and operation to others.

Location: Obuasi

How To Apply For The Job

Interested Ghanaians with the above qualification and experience should forward their applications, with detailed CV by email to the human resource Manager email:

agagrecruitment@anglogoldashanti.com

Closing Date: 11 May, 2018