Water Bowser Operator (Haul Roads)

Operators at this underground platinum mine using trackless mobile machinery near Richards Bay keep the ore moving from face to crusher. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

Location: Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

• Refuel and wash the machine at the end of your shift where required
• Report defects and lock out the machine for the maintenance crew
• Keep radio contact with the dispatch controller and follow the right-of-way rules
• Load, haul and tip with the LHD from draw points to the ore pass
• Complete the pre-use inspection checklist for your trackless mobile machine
• Push and level material on dumps and stockpiles with the dozer

• 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
• Able to work 12-hour shifts on a rotating day and night roster
• At least 2 years operating the machine in a mining environment

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

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

• 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.