Water Bowser Operator (Haul Roads) – Immediate Start

Big machines, long shifts, good pay: the open-pit iron ore mine near Brits needs qualified operators. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

This post is Brits-based, with most of your time spent at an open-pit iron ore mine.

• Complete the pre-use inspection checklist for your trackless mobile machine
• 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
• Respect the collision avoidance system warnings and park-up rules
• Drill blast holes to the plan depth and angle marked by the survey team
• Haul ore and waste on the haul road loop to the crusher or dump
• Push and level material on dumps and stockpiles with the dozer

• Grade 10 at minimum, with Grade 12 strongly preferred
• Clear understanding of the TMM regulations under Chapter 8 of the MHSA regulations
• Valid operator certificate for the specific machine, from an MQA-accredited provider
• Certificate of fitness from a mine medical practitioner
• Able to work 12-hour shifts on a rotating day and night roster

• Machine training instructor experience
• Certificates on two or more machine types

• Company bus from nearby towns to the mine gate
• Annual performance bonus
• Medical aid subsidy

• 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.