Drill Rig Operator (Surface Blast Holes)

Operators at this open-pit manganese mine near Alberton keep the ore moving from face to crusher. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

The site is in Alberton; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

• Complete the pre-use inspection checklist for your trackless mobile machine
• Refuel and wash the machine at the end of your shift where required
• Haul ore and waste on the haul road loop to the crusher or dump
• Report defects and lock out the machine for the maintenance crew
• Respect the collision avoidance system warnings and park-up rules
• Keep radio contact with the dispatch controller and follow the right-of-way rules
• Drill blast holes to the plan depth and angle marked by the survey team

• Certificate of fitness from a mine medical practitioner
• Clear understanding of the TMM regulations under Chapter 8 of the MHSA regulations
• Code 10 or Code 14 driver's licence
• At least 2 years operating the machine in a mining environment

• Annual performance bonus
• Company bus from nearby towns to the mine gate
• Medical aid subsidy

• If you live near the mine, say so. Local applicants are often preferred under the Social and Labour Plan.
• Put your operator certificate expiry dates on the CV. Expired tickets are the top reason operators get filtered out.