Excavator Operator (Open Cast Mine) – Immediate Start

Operators at this open-pit manganese mine near Kathu keep the ore moving from face to crusher. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

This post is Kathu-based, with most of your time spent at an open-pit manganese mine.

• 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
• Push and level material on dumps and stockpiles with the dozer
• Drill blast holes to the plan depth and angle marked by the survey team
• Report defects and lock out the machine for the maintenance crew

• Code 10 or Code 14 driver's licence
• Grade 10 at minimum, with Grade 12 strongly preferred
• 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
• Clear understanding of the TMM regulations under Chapter 8 of the MHSA regulations

• Machine training instructor experience
• Experience with ultra-class haul trucks
• Fatigue management or defensive driving training

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

• 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.