LHD Operator (Underground Scoop)

Operators at this open-pit iron ore mine near White River keep the ore moving from face to crusher. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

Home base is an open-pit iron ore mine on the White River side of Mpumalanga.

• 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
• Log loads, cycle times and machine hours on the onboard system or sheet
• Complete the pre-use inspection checklist for your trackless mobile machine
• Report defects and lock out the machine for the maintenance crew
• Respect the collision avoidance system warnings and park-up rules

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

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

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

• 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.