Job Description: Water Pump Operator
Reports to: Hatchery hardware supervisor (machinery and storage)
Division: Production
Department: Hardware and Expansion
Grade: GW
Direct Reports: None
Job Overview:
Operate, monitor and maintain the main water pumps to ensure a continuous and reliable water supply to hatchery ponds, systems and other operational areas.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate and maintain pumps, valves according to the supply schedule.
- Ensure proper water flow rates and pressure to the hatchery ponds and other operational areas.
- Monitor pump performance including the motor temperature, pressure and vibrations.
- Coordinate with water supply and control technicians to maintain constant and reliable water supply to the hatchery ponds.
- Conduct daily checks on pumps, suction lines, discharge pipes and valves
- Coordinate with Hatchery and Engineering teams to ensure optimum water supply and maintenance are achieved.
- Coordinate and implement all maintenance schedules related to main pumps
- Record and report pump operation activities and incidents.
- Implement water conservation measures in line with sustainability practices.
- Follow electrical and mechanical safety protocols when operating the pumps and valves.
- Report any breakdowns and assist in troubleshooting minor operational issues.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the line manager
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Diploma/Certificate in mechanical and production engineering/water engineering/Plumbing/Electrical or any other related fields
- Experience in pump operation and water management
- Knowledge of pump operation, plumbing, and basic hydraulics.
- Ability to identify basic mechanical faults
- Understanding of aquaculture water requirements is an added advantage
- Ability to work outdoors and under physically demanding conditions.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Please send the application, CV & academic documents as one pdf document to: [email protected], clearly specifying the job position in the subject line. The closing date for receiving applications is 10th April 2026.
“Recruitment will be on rolling basis”
Yalelo Uganda, is an equal opportunity employer and committed to promoting gender diversity in our workforce. Qualified Females are strongly encouraged to apply. Yalelo Uganda doesn’t solicit any monies at any stage of the recruitment process.
