TM3 LHD Operator

Implats; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Implats in Rustenburg seeks a skilled LHD Operator with Roofbolter exposure to support haulage of waste and ore in a TMM mining environment. The role requires safe operation of LHD and adherence to SOPs and safety standards. You will inspect equipment, report issues, and work toward production targets while maintaining a hazard-free area.

Essential are Grade 12/NQF4, 3+ years as LHD Operator, and relevant training. On-site role with strict safety practices.

Qualifications

• Grade 12/STD 10 or NQF 4 is essential.
• 1–3 years' TM3 Roofbolter experience with LHD license is essential.
• 4–6 months LHD operator training module completed is essential.
• 3 years' experience as an LHD Operator in a TMM mining environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate haul trucks and LHD to load waste and ore according to instructions.
• Inspect vehicles at shift start and report deviations to Supervisor.
• Haul waste/ore to dump or crusher and tip as required.
• Identify maintenance issues and report to Supervisor.
• Communicate problems and risks with shift operators to maximise safety.
• Assist in achieving production targets and identify operational improvements.
• Conduct risk assessments and report hazards to keep area safe.

Skills

Confined Space

Hand-eye coordination

RFAC HTS Cert

HTS Heat Tolerance

Education

Grade 12 / STD 10 or NQF 4

Tools

LHD license

Job description

Operates haul trucks to haul and tip waste and ore to the waste dump and ore crusher according to instructions from Supervisor and in a manner that complies with standard operating procedures and required mining and safety standards.

COMPETENCIES:

• Competent within Confined Space
• Hand-eye co-ordination (Dover)
• RFAC and HTS (Rehabilitation Fitness Assessment certificate)
• HTS (Heat Tolerance Screening)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure safe, efficient and proper use of all machinery, equipment and infrastructure to ensure health and safety requirements.
• Inspects the vehicle at the start of a shift for safety deviations according to a standard inspection checklist and reports any deviations to the Supervisor.
• Operates the LHD to load waste and ore at the required location and ensures that the LHD is not under or overloaded.
• Hauls the waste or ore to the required location and tips the load at the waste dump or ore crusher as required and according to instructions from the Supervisor.
• Identifies maintenance problems of the vehicle and reports such problems to the Supervisor in a timeous and accurate manner.
• Communicates any problems experienced and risks identified during shift with other Operators on shift in a timeous and accurate manner to maximize shift efficiency and ensures the safety of other Operators.
• Assists in achieving production targets and identify opportunities to improve operations.
• Conducts risk assessments as per the check list book.
• Performs regular inspections in area of work and report hazards to ensure environment is safety and hazard free and recommends remedial action where necessary.
• Ensures that any operational problem that is encountered is reported even if outside immediate area of responsibility.
• Adheres to safety regulations and mine standards, procedures and practices and reports non-compliance.
• Grade 12 /STD 10 or NQF 4 is essential.
• 1-3 years' experience as TM3 Roofbolter Operatorwith LHD license is essential
• An LHD Operator who have completed 4 - 6 months LHD operator training module is essential.
• 3 years' experience as an LHD Operator.
• 3 years' experience working in a TMM Mining environment