Location: Roo Bay Farm, Homabay

We are seeking a Tipper Truck Operator who will be responsible for safely transporting, loading, and unloading materials like sand, gravel, or construction debris using the tipper truck. You will equally be expected to perform daily truck inspections, have the ability to manage the hydraulic tipping mechanisms, secure loads to prevent any spillages, adhere to Victory Farms’ site and safety regulations, and maintain accurate logs of tasks assigned.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Vehicle Operation & Safety: Safely drive and maneuver heavy vehicles, including reversing into tight spaces. He / she should adhere to the site-specific safety policies and the Kenyan traffic laws.
• Load Management: Ensure materials are loaded correctly, balanced, and within weight restrictions.
• Material Handling: Operate hydraulic tipping mechanisms for precise unloading.
• Equipment Inspection and Maintenance: Conduct pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip safety checks (brakes, tires, lights) and report mechanical issues.
• Report keeping and Documentation: Maintain accurate driving logs, delivery tickets, and fuel consumption records.
• Communication: Coordinate with dispatchers, site supervisors, and other personnel.

Key Skills & Requirements

• Licensing: Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Category E, Class CE – Articulated vehicles and heavy trucks with trailers
• Physical Ability: Capability to perform manual inspections and handle various weather conditions.
• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of vehicle mechanics and safe tipping procedures.
• Experience: Proven experience operating similar heavy machinery.

Benefit:

• Visibility into the world’s fastest growing aquaculture company.
• Ideal for a candidate looking to dive into a mission-oriented Organization.
• The team is committed to the candidate’s success and will provide coaching, mentorship, and unique exposure to people and experiences that come from the most successful leaders in the entrepreneurial community and the social sector.

About Victory Farms

Victory Farms (VF) was established on Lake Victoria in 2016 with both on-shore and off-shore facilities. The head office is in Nairobi, and its Farm site is in Homa Bay County, with distribution across Kenya. VF has since become one of the fastest growing companies in aquaculture globally. In its first eight months of operation, the Company became the largest aquaculture producer in Kenya. Victory Farms aims to become the leading tilapia farm in Africa over the next 5 years while maintaining the highest environmental and social standards; as the most sustainable tilapia farm in the world, adhering to global standards and best practices, and producing affordable, sustainable protein to feed millions of people across Africa. Today, it is the largest commercial aquaculture player in East Africa and operates one of largest hatcheries on the continent.

The Company is continuing to rapidly expand its vertically integrated model: production, processing, and sales & distribution, to keep pace with the rapid growth in demand for protein. To support this, Victory Farms employs world class technologies, people, and processes to build its model for sustainable protein production on the continent. VF strives for the highest standards in performance, execution, culture, and integrity.

VF’s growth trajectory provides enormous opportunity for excited professionals to uplift their careers and make an impact within a diverse operation. We recognize the utmost importance which contributions by individuals and teams have to the success of Victory Farms. We work to create a fantastic environment for our employees. An environment where employees have an opportunity to develop professionally and personally.

How to Apply

Please send your page CV and cover letter expressing your interest and qualifications to recruit@victoryfarmskenya.com. Indicate the Job Title as the email subject –Tipper Truck Operator.