Zambia Airports Corporation Limited :: GROUND SERVICES EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

GROUND SERVICES EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

The job holder is responsible for efficiently operating Ground Support Equipment (GSE) to Aircraft during the required minimum ground time or OTP such as Apron buses, Air Start Unit, Ground Power Unit, Passenger Steps, Baggage/ Cargo Tow Tractors, Toilet/Lavatory service Unit, Water Bowser, Cherry Picker, Conveyor belts, Apron Sweeper, Pushback Vehicles, Aerobridges, Ambulift Unit (PAU Vehicle), Cargo Dollies, Container Dollies and Baggage Carts/Trolleys etc.

Key Performance Areas

To perform daily checks on all Ground Support Equipment to ensure proper serviceability.
To operate and provide ramp equipment safely and efficiently in order to provide world class Ground support services to Clients.
Operate Aerobridges and Push Back vehicles.
To push and tow aircraft.
To tow Baggage from Sorting Area to Aircraft within stipulated time.
To tow Baggage from Aircraft to Arrivals Carousels within stipulated time.
Tow Cargo to and from Aircraft and Cargo Warehouses.
To drive apron buses.
To ensure all GSE is parked safely in designated areas when not in use.
Check fuel levels of GSE daily and report status to Duty Crew Chief.
Refuel GSE and submit records of uplifted fuel for each equipment to Duty Crew Chief.
Take stock of Unit loading devices (ULDs) and ensure they are kept in an acceptable manner.
To operate Toilet Bowser and ensure that Waste is disposed of in a timely and environmentally friendly way with help of the FSA.
To perform aircraft toilet draining and rinsing according to accepted international standards with the help of the FSA.
To perform Portable water treatment and replenishing of Water Bowser in liaison with Water Champions.
To carry out Airside cleaning on Movement and maneuvering areas as assigned by the Supervisor and when requested for by ATS.
To ensure that all Ground support Equipment are clean at the beginning of each Shift before use.
To timely report any defects on GSE to crew chief and raise fault report to ensure
To ensure all services rendered to Customer Airlines which are out of the Contract of service scope are reported to Duty Crew Chief and Charged accurately.
Report any Safety irregularities on the Ramp.
To report all security and safety Irregularities noticed within the Airport.
Identify and report Hazards, near misses, Incidents and Accidents.
Any other related duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualification

Grade 12 certificate with 5 ‘O’ level credits or better including English and Mathematics
Tertiary education in any field from a reputable institution.
Holder of mandatory training certificates.
Holder of Class CE driver’s licence for at least 2 years
GEO Level 3 Training Certificate is an added advantage

Certified Airside drivers Permit.

Experience

Three (3) years working experience as an airside driver

Hard copy applications with detailed Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of all relevant academic and professional certificates, copy of National Registration Card (NRC)/Passport and other relevant documents with contact details, names and contact addresses of three (3) traceable referees, should be addressed to the address below by close of business on 10^t^h October 2025 to:

The Director Human Resource

Zambia Airports Corporation Limited

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport

Head Office,

P O Box 30175

LUSAKA

As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage women to apply.

NB: Please note that only short-listed candidates shall be contacted.