Water Bowser Operator (Haul Roads)

If you run a machine safely and hit your cycle times, this contract mining company near Kimberley will keep you busy. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

The site is in Kimberley; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

• Complete the pre-use inspection checklist for your trackless mobile machine
• 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
• Respect the collision avoidance system warnings and park-up rules
• Keep radio contact with the dispatch controller and follow the right-of-way rules
• Report defects and lock out the machine for the maintenance crew

• Certificate of fitness from a mine medical practitioner
• Valid operator certificate for the specific machine, from an MQA-accredited provider
• Grade 10 at minimum, with Grade 12 strongly preferred
• Clear understanding of the TMM regulations under Chapter 8 of the MHSA regulations
• At least 2 years operating the machine in a mining environment
• Able to work 12-hour shifts on a rotating day and night roster

• Experience with ultra-class haul trucks
• Machine training instructor experience
• Certificates on two or more machine types

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

• Put your operator certificate expiry dates on the CV. Expired tickets are the top reason operators get filtered out.
• If you live near the mine, say so. Local applicants are often preferred under the Social and Labour Plan.