Ultra Truck Operator

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Kathu; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Anglo American in South Africa's Northern Cape seeks an Ultra-Truck Operator to support payload optimization by following instructions and ensuring equipment is used properly. This role sits in the MIN department and reports to the Shift Supervisor.

You will emphasize safety, operate haul trucks, inspect gear at shift start and end, and work with the shovel operator to optimize loads. A strong safety record and a valid driver’s license are essential.

Qualifications

• Grade 12/N3 is required.
• Valid Dover Certificate.
• Competency A certification.
• South Africa driving license (SA Drivers License).

Responsibilities

• Operate Ultra-Truck safely and follow SHE standards.
• Inspect equipment at shift start and end; report deviations.
• Coordinate with dispatch to ensure efficient hauling.
• Monitor safety devices like collision avoidance and fire suppression.
• Load and haul ore per standard cycle times.
• Participate in safety meetings and risk assessments.

Education

Grade 12/N3

Valid Dover Certificate

Competency A

SA Drivers License

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity forUltra-Truck Operator. The purpose of this role is to contribute to the optimal achievement of the payload by following operational instructions and ensuring the proper use of equipment..

We’re the best in the industry.

You’ll make us better.

Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives", delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible – from mobile phones to medicines.

We produce high-grade iron ore, the key component in steel widely used in construction and manufacturing across the world. Our activities include all aspects – exploration; mining; processing and blending; shipping; marketing and selling. In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Rosebank, Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.

Job Description

AsUltra-Truck Operator your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Safety, Health, and Environment:

• Demonstrates behaviour in line with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Work collaboratively with supervisor, peers, and relevant others to achieve operational goals.
• Respond effectively to one of the most complex dispatch systems globally.
• Manage and control Sishen’s risk onsite to prevent vehicle interaction.
• Use and maintain Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) according to safety regulations.
• Follow SHE standards and specific legislation related to vehicle control.
• Adhere, read, and sign all appropriate work instructions and standards.
• Attend Safety meetings with the supervisor and team and ensure adherence to all safety protocols.
• Effectively identify hazards and safety deviations in the area of responsibility.
• Apply SLAM/HIRA/Mini HIRA correctly and report any safety or health-related issues.
• Take all necessary safety precautions when working on production equipment.
• Active participation in SLAMs, HPHs, relevant Risk Assessments and close-out of Safety Actions.

Ultra-truck operating:

• Inspect equipment according to prescribed standards at the beginning of the shift and record in the inspection list:
• Inspect the safe working condition of the multiple safety devices, e.g., collision avoidance system, cameras, fatigue monitoring system, fire suppression system, vehicle stability, as well as the general condition and safety of the truck, tyres, etc., to prevent damage and injury to people and to minimise financial losses.
• Check fire extinguishers and lock-out devices and report any deviations immediately to the supervisor.
• Participate in a multi-skilled initiative per the agreed schedule to offset the support equipment.
• Visually inspect equipment conditions at the end of the shift, report deviations to the supervisor and follow up on abnormalities.
• Inspect loading and dumping areas visually for any deviations to ensure effective hauling, prevention of tyre damage and elimination of safety hazards.
• Follow predetermined routes within the complex haul road network, including multiple pits with loading and dumping destinations with specific road signs, adhere to regulations, and follow prescribed hauling standards.
• Load Haul trucks and dump ore/waste according to standards within the set cycle time.
• Maintain truck efficiency and optimal speed control by frequently engaging with other equipment operators and road construction teams to ensure optimal cycle times.
• Engage with the Shovel operator to ensure optimal loads; the loading scaled information and communication with the shovel operator to ensure accurate loading.
• Manage various scenarios, i.e. hauling, tipping in adverse weather conditions, fire prevention, double-sided loading, guided spotting, and manual dispatch.
• Responsible for safe operation and adherence to specific legislation, i.e., vehicle control, which is reportable to legislative bodies like the DMRE.
• Ensure efficient truck dispatch over and above what the system stipulates by continuously engaging with team members, supervisors, and the dispatch control room, mainly when unplanned events occur.
• Respond to any deviations from procedures and practices, i.e. when HPIs occur, explain practically how procedures and practices were adhered to and can be enhanced, which leads to system- and procedural improvements.
• Report any equipment defects and malfunctions to the control room as soon as they occur and report any procedural deviations to the supervisor.
• Participate in the investigations of vehicle-related incidents, i.e. fire incidents, vehicle interaction HPIs, property damage, etc.
• Assist supervisor and co-workers when required or instructed.

Clean and Environmentally Friendly Work Area:

• Clean equipment with the appropriate tools.
• Participate in cleaning activities performed beyond the allocated area.
• Clean all safety signs and equipment, ensure visibility, legibility and fit.

This role is in Mining (MIN) department on a Band P4 (C-Lower) level reporting to the Shift Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Grade 12/ N3
• Valid Dover Certificate
• Competency A
• SA Drivers License

Technical Knowledge

• Current technical understanding, with three years of relevant operational experience in mining.
• In-depth knowledge of the operational equipment systems, e.g., collision prevention and fire suppression systems.
• Sishen mine pit and logistical layout of the hauling network.

Additional Information

Who we are?

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine.

We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.