Dozer Operator (Mine Dumps & Haul Roads)

Operators at this contract mining company near Polokwane keep the ore moving from face to crusher. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

The work is in Polokwane, Limpopo, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

• Log loads, cycle times and machine hours on the onboard system or sheet
• Drill blast holes to the plan depth and angle marked by the survey team
• Haul ore and waste on the haul road loop to the crusher or dump
• Keep radio contact with the dispatch controller and follow the right-of-way rules
• Complete the pre-use inspection checklist for your trackless mobile machine
• Report defects and lock out the machine for the maintenance crew

• At least 2 years operating the machine in a mining environment
• Valid operator certificate for the specific machine, from an MQA-accredited provider
• Certificate of fitness from a mine medical practitioner
• Able to work 12-hour shifts on a rotating day and night roster
• Code 10 or Code 14 driver's licence
• Clear understanding of the TMM regulations under Chapter 8 of the MHSA regulations

• Machine training instructor experience
• Certificates on two or more machine types

• Annual performance bonus
• Shift allowance for night and weekend shifts
• Company bus from nearby towns to the mine gate

• Put your operator certificate expiry dates on the CV. Expired tickets are the top reason operators get filtered out.
• Name the exact machine class and size you operated, like "100-ton rigid dump truck". Mines hire by machine.