Dump Truck Operator (Open Pit) – Immediate Start

Operators at this open-cast coal mine near Kimberley keep the ore moving from face to crusher. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

You'll be based at an open-cast coal mine in Kimberley. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

• Push and level material on dumps and stockpiles with the dozer
• 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
• 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
• Refuel and wash the machine at the end of your shift where required

• Valid operator certificate for the specific machine, from an MQA-accredited provider
• At least 2 years operating the machine in a mining environment
• Certificate of fitness from a mine medical practitioner
• Clear understanding of the TMM regulations under Chapter 8 of the MHSA regulations
• Grade 10 at minimum, with Grade 12 strongly preferred
• Able to work 12-hour shifts on a rotating day and night roster

• Fatigue management or defensive driving training
• Certificates on two or more machine types
• Machine training instructor experience

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

• 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.