OPERATOR GR3: LHD 1300 & 1700

Qualifying Criteria:

• Grade 11 or equivalent qualification
• Code 10 license with PDP, LHD Operating license
• 1-3 years’ experience in a trackless mining environment is essential and required
• Must have Dover Test Results in A or B or will be submitted for Dover Testing
• Proficient in English and any other of the 11 official languages
• Applicant must possess good verbal communication skills
• South African Citizenship
• Clear Criminal Record
• Declared medically fit by our OHP

Responsibilities:

• Inspection and completion of equipment checklist before the commencement of work
• Conduct daily and weekly basic maintenance activities on equipment and services.
• Obtain daily, weekly, and monthly work instructions from Supervisor.
• Prepare and plan work priority list and resource requirements to complete tasks.
• Effective LHD operation to achieve targets within set quality standards.
• Ensure that all resource requirements are communicated to the Shift/team Supervisor to complete allocated work tasks.
• Ensure that the correct tools are used to complete tasks.
• Effective driving of equipment.
• Communicate any stumbling blocks to the appropriate Shift/team Supervisor so that plans can be made.
• Ensure safe and proper running of all machinery and equipment is conducted.
• Identify opportunities to improve operations.
• Conduct basic maintenance activities on equipment.
• Ensure that any operational problem that is encountered is reported even if outside the immediate area of responsibility.
• Participate in required SHE meetings.
• Ensure that all safety and legal requirements are carefully followed.
• Ensure that all work conducted is performed to the required standards and safety specifications.
• Alert other workers in the section when work is being conducted to ensure safety.
• Manage and maintain in area of responsibility in accordance with mine standards, procedures, and practices.
• Adhere to MHSA standards & Gold1’s safety motto: “Nothing is so important that it cannot be done safely”