Drill Rig Operator (Surface Blast Holes) – Immediate Start

Operators at this contract mining company near Ermelo 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.

You'll report in Ermelo. Relocation is not covered for this one. Shifts rotate, so you'll need to be flexible about days and nights.

• Complete the pre-use inspection checklist for your trackless mobile machine
• Push and level material on dumps and stockpiles with the dozer
• Respect the collision avoidance system warnings and park-up rules
• 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
• Drill blast holes to the plan depth and angle marked by the survey team
• Load, haul and tip with the LHD from draw points to the ore pass

• At least 2 years operating the machine in a mining environment
• Valid operator certificate for the specific machine, from an MQA-accredited provider
• Able to work 12-hour shifts on a rotating day and night roster
• Code 10 or Code 14 driver's licence

• Fatigue management or defensive driving training
• Experience with ultra-class haul trucks
• Certificates on two or more machine types

• Annual performance bonus
• Medical aid subsidy
• 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.
• If you live near the mine, say so. Local applicants are often preferred under the Social and Labour Plan.