LHD Operator (Underground Scoop)

Big machines, long shifts, good pay: the open-pit iron ore mine near Kimberley needs qualified operators. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

The site is in Kimberley; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

• Drill blast holes to the plan depth and angle marked by the survey team
• Keep radio contact with the dispatch controller and follow the right-of-way rules
• Refuel and wash the machine at the end of your shift where required
• Log loads, cycle times and machine hours on the onboard system or sheet
• Complete the pre-use inspection checklist for your trackless mobile machine
• Respect the collision avoidance system warnings and park-up rules

• Code 10 or Code 14 driver's licence
• Able to work 12-hour shifts on a rotating day and night roster
• Valid operator certificate for the specific machine, from an MQA-accredited provider
• Certificate of fitness from a mine medical practitioner
• Clear understanding of the TMM regulations under Chapter 8 of the MHSA regulations
• At least 2 years operating the machine in a mining environment

• Annual performance bonus
• Medical aid subsidy
• 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.