TLB Operator

Boardroom Appointments; Secunda; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments is seeking a qualified and experienced TLB Operator for on-site duties in Secunda. The role requires a Matric certificate, a valid TLB certificate, and proof of operating a TLB with at least two years of experience, ideally in mining.

You must have a national drivers license code 10 and compliance papers, including a medical certificate. The duties include planning and preparing work areas, operating front-end loader and related heavy equipment, performing pre-start

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12 certificate.
• Proof of operating a TLB.
• Compliance papers and medical certificate.
• At least 2 years of experience (mining industry advantageous).
• Valid TLB Certificate.
• National Drivers license Code 10.

Responsibilities

• Plan for work activities and prepare work area.
• Operate heavy-duty equipment (TLB) to excavate, load and transport ore, sand, stone, clay and overburden.
• Start and shut down backhoe/loader.
• Transport loader to and from site as required.
• Carry out pre-start checks on loader and other plant.
• Operate loader safely to suit job conditions.
• Ensure safety of team members and the public per regulations.
• Set out required work signs per Traffic Control Plan.
• Report faults or damage to the Loader or plant foreman.
• Carry out routine services and minor repairs on Loader and related equipment.
• Keep records of jobs, quantities, and timesheets.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Patience

Operate equipment

Adaptability

Physical strength

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Tools

TLB Certificate

Medical certificate

National Drivers license Code 10

Job description

Excellent opportunity exists for a Qualified and Experienced TLB Operator.

Requirements :

• Matric / Grade 12 certificate


• Strong track record and proof of operating a TLB


• Have compliance papers and medical certificate


• Must have at least 2 years of experience (within a mining industry would be advantageous)


• Must have a Valid TLB Certificate


• National Drivers license code 10

Duties:

• Planning for work activities and prepare work area


• Surface mine plant operators control heavy-duty equipment such as excavators and dump trucks, often involving a high level of spatial awareness, to excavate, load and transport ore, raw mineral including sand, stone and clay and overburden at quarries and surface mines


• Starting and shutting down backhoe/loader


• Operating backhoe/loader. Transporting backhoe/loader to and from site


• Carry out pre-start checks of the Front End Loader and any other item of plant you are required to operate


• Operate /drive Front End Loader properly and safely to suit the individual job conditions


• Ensure safety of other team members and the public in accordance with the legislative requirements


• Set out all necessary work signs as per the appropriate Traffic Control Plan


• Report any fault/damage/problem with the Loader or other plant to the Plant Foreman


• Carry out routine services and minor repairs to the Loader and other items of plant in consultation with the Workshop Personnel


• Keep a diary of record of jobs, quantities, any other plant used and record on weekly timesheet, private work forms, requisitions/orders and stores issue dockets


• Keep Loader in a clean and tidy state


• Undertake various labouring duties


• When entering any Mine, carry out an initial Worksite Inspection and record daily in your copy of the Mine Inspection Checklist


• Operate loader or truck in a Mine in a safe manner


• Ensure proper advance warning signs are erected to an appropriate plan


• Ensure all staff are wearing safety vests


• Note any other jobsite problem you encounter and inform the Works Supervisor as soon as practicable

Skills:

• Thorough and pay attention to detail.


• The ability to work well with others.


• Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.


• The ability to operate and control equipment.


• Flexible and open to change.


• Physical skills like strength and coordination.