Dump Truck Operator (Open Pit) – Fixed-Term

You'll operate heavy mining machines on shift at the open-pit iron ore mine near Benoni. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

Location: Benoni, Gauteng. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

• Log loads, cycle times and machine hours on the onboard system or sheet
• Load, haul and tip with the LHD from draw points to the ore pass
• Keep radio contact with the dispatch controller and follow the right-of-way rules
• Report defects and lock out the machine for the maintenance crew
• Respect the collision avoidance system warnings and park-up rules
• Complete the pre-use inspection checklist for your trackless mobile machine

• 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

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

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

• 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.