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Dump Truck Operator (Open Pit)

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Paarl, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 2 hours ago

Full-time Mining Code 10

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Job Description

Big machines, long shifts, good pay: the open-pit iron ore mine near Paarl needs qualified operators. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

The site is in Paarl; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Weekend work is on a roster, so you won't be on every weekend.

What you'll actually do

Respect the collision avoidance system warnings and park-up 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
Push and level material on dumps and stockpiles with the dozer
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

You'll need

Certificate of fitness from a mine medical practitioner
Valid operator certificate for the specific machine, from an MQA-accredited provider
Code 10 or Code 14 driver's licence
Clear understanding of the TMM regulations under Chapter 8 of the MHSA regulations

Helpful, not essential

Fatigue management or defensive driving training
Experience with ultra-class haul trucks

What you get

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

How to apply for this job

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: certificate of fitness, if current, driver's licence copy (front and back) plus ID copy, certified and clear.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 9 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Paarl; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

Before you hit apply

Name the exact machine class and size you operated, like "100-ton rigid dump truck". Mines hire by machine.
Put your operator certificate expiry dates on the CV. Expired tickets are the top reason operators get filtered out.