Dozer Operator (Mine Dumps & Haul Roads)

Operators at this contract mining company near Upington keep the ore moving from face to crusher. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

The site is in Upington; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

• Log loads, cycle times and machine hours on the onboard system or sheet
• 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
• Respect the collision avoidance system warnings and park-up rules
• Complete the pre-use inspection checklist for your trackless mobile machine
• Drill blast holes to the plan depth and angle marked by the survey team
• Push and level material on dumps and stockpiles with the dozer

• Clear understanding of the TMM regulations under Chapter 8 of the MHSA regulations
• Certificate of fitness from a mine medical practitioner
• At least 2 years operating the machine in a mining environment
• Able to work 12-hour shifts on a rotating day and night roster
• Grade 10 at minimum, with Grade 12 strongly preferred
• Code 10 or Code 14 driver's licence

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

• Name the exact machine class and size you operated, like "100-ton rigid dump truck". Mines hire by machine.
• If you live near the mine, say so. Local applicants are often preferred under the Social and Labour Plan.