Humanitarian Mine Action Team Member (Mechanical Operator)

The Humanitarian Mine Action Team Member (Mechanical Operator) supports DRC’s Humanitarian Mine Action operations in Kharkiv by safely operating and maintaining the GCS 200 mechanical clearance machine during demining operations. The role ensures safe and effective operation in accordance with safety procedures and manufacturer guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled daily maintenance on the GCS 200 machine.
• Physically check for abnormalities on the GCS 200 machine at the maintenance area.
• Check the overall functionality of the GCS 200 machine in the designated test area before starting daily operations.
• Assist the GCS 200 Mechanic during breakdowns, scheduled service, or maintenance.
• Ensure daily log sheets/logbooks are up to date and kept inside the GCS 200 workshop container/mobile workshop.
• Inform the Mechanical Technical Advisor about GCS 200 machine capabilities related to terrain or environmental challenges.
• Adhere to minefield and hazardous area rules and regulations.
• Operate the GCS 200 machine safely according to manufacturer’s handbook and DRC SOP.
• Immediately report any abnormalities in machine performance to MMC Team Lead and MDT Mechanic.
• Maintain radio contact with the MMC Team Lead.
• Comply with DRC SOPs, safety procedures, internal regulations, and Code of Conduct.
• Carry out any other duties assigned by the line manager related to DRC objectives.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of practical experience as a machine operator/mechanic for mechanical demining machines or earth-moving machinery/heavy-duty vehicles such as bulldozers, front-end loaders, excavators, backhoes, Bobcats, or similar equipment.
• Verified training certificates of previous work experience and knowledge.
• Willingness and ability to complete a minimum of 21 days of DRC HDP training on the operation and maintenance of the GCS 200 machine.
• Light/heavy duty verified and approved/permitted driving licence – minimum driving license category B.
• Good speaking, reading, and writing skills in Ukrainian.
• High school education or equivalent (desirable).
• Heavy-duty mechanic skills (desirable).
• Experience working on a Humanitarian Mine Action programme (desirable).
• Beginning level of English (desirable).

Skills

• Mechanical Demining Machine Operation
• Earth-moving Machinery Operation
• Heavy-duty Truck Operation
• Machine Maintenance
• Driving License Category A
• Humanitarian Mine Action
• Safety Procedures
• GCS 200 Machine Operation
• GCS 200 Machine Maintenance
• Mechanical Operator Training
• Heavy-duty Mechanic Skills
• Ukrainian Language Proficiency

Languages

Ukrainian, English