OPERATOR: FLEET CAT 1 (SWAKOPMUND) – Swakop Uranium

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To operate multiple earthmoving support equipment in a safe and productive manner in order to achieve production targets safely at the required quality and with due regard to the environmental standards.

Key Performance Areas:

• Report defects, safety hazards, damage or faults that require attention to dispatch and supervisor.
• Be on the lookout for people and other moving equipment and always maintain the appropriate following distance.
• Keep a manual tally of loads delivered, as and when required per site-specific.
• Perform pre-start inspection (360) to identify equipment defects.
• Perform a walk around/ post check inspection to check for oil/water leaks or damages and report any defect to Dispatch and Supervisor.
• Operate machine as requested by the maintenance team during repairs or service.
• Operate the earthmoving equipment, in compliance to all standard operating procedures, safety standards and procedures, to achieve machine utilization and production targets.
• Monitor the machine’s performance and condition and take appropriate action, according to operating procedure to minimize potential delays, equipment failure or damage.

Requirements and experience:

• Grade 12.
• Experience in operating heavy mining equipment is an added advantage.
• Code B or BE/ CE Driver’s License.
• Must meet the assessment requirements.
• Physically and medically fit for mining operations.