Salary
Not Disclosed
Deadline
16 Nov 2026
Posted
07 Nov 2026
Location
Mbeya, Morogoro
Job Description
The Tractor driver will report to the Field Operations / Workshop Manager and will operate and maintain SRA tractors and attachments to keep park roads, firebreaks and supply lines open for ranger, research and camp teams.
The role is based at SRA field camps, where accommodation and meals are provided, and rotation follows SRA policy.
Responsibilities
- Operations: Operate tractors with trailers, slashers and graders for road clearing, firebreaks and haulage of water, fuel and materials.
- Logistics: Transport and deliver supplies safely between camps, ranger posts and work sites.
- Maintenance: Carry out daily checks and routine servicing; report faults promptly.
- Records: Keep logbooks of engine hours, fuel, trips and work completed.
- Safety: Follow TANAPA rules, SRA safety procedures and wildlife-safety protocols.
- Other Duties: Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications
- Tanzanian citizen with Form IV (CSEE) or equivalent.
- ·VETA/NIT (or equivalent) certificate in heavy plant operation and a valid licence of the required class G
- At least 3 years’ tractor operating experience, ideally in rural or bush settings.
- Basic mechanical knowledge
- Fluency in Kiswahili; knowledge of English is an added advantage.
- Desirable: first aid certificate; experience in a national park or conservation project.
- Competencies: Safe, reliable, physically fit, a good team player, and willing to live and work in a remote camp.
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