Dump Truck Operator (Open Pit)

You'll operate heavy mining machines on shift at the contract mining company near Mokopane. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

This post is Mokopane-based, with most of your time spent at a contract mining company.

• Drill blast holes to the plan depth and angle marked by the survey team
• Respect the collision avoidance system warnings and park-up rules
• Complete the pre-use inspection checklist for your trackless mobile machine
• Report defects and lock out the machine for the maintenance crew
• Haul ore and waste on the haul road loop to the crusher or dump
• Log loads, cycle times and machine hours on the onboard system or sheet
• Refuel and wash the machine at the end of your shift where required

• Certificate of fitness from a mine medical practitioner
• Grade 10 at minimum, with Grade 12 strongly preferred
• Code 10 or Code 14 driver's licence
• 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
• At least 2 years operating the machine in a mining environment

• Certificates on two or more machine types
• Machine training instructor experience
• Experience with ultra-class haul trucks

• Shift allowance for night and weekend shifts
• Annual performance bonus
• Medical aid subsidy

• 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.