ADT Operator at Tharisa

Purpose of Role

To actively transport blasted reef and other materials from the mining pit within Tharisa Minerals (TM) by accepting the load of materials into the Articulated Dump Truck (ADT) and moving it to the respective area (Crusher/Dump) of the mine for use, in a safe and cost-effective manner. To move materials for the Load and Haul (L&H) and Bench Prep functions within TM, by loading and transporting the various materials from different elevations across the mine to the desired areas by engaging with the respective supervisors and superintendents ensuring timeous transport of materials.

Role Context

• Conduct risk and safety inspections, identifying and reporting any risks within the allocated area of operations and completing the requisite checklist recording the associated risks.
• Conduct a prestart safety checklist by inspecting the allocated ADT machine, identifying any risks and concerns and escalating them to the control room and supervisor ensuring all safety requirements are met before the respective ADT is put into operation for the day.
• Conduct continuous risk assessments throughout the day by proactively identifying and reporting identified risks within the areas of operation and collaborating with the various departments to support and maintain a safe working environment.
• Maintain and manage one’s own health and safety across the area of operations by adhering to all health and safety protocols and procedures in order to minimise any incidents within the working environment.
• Promote a culture of Zero harm and emphasize compliance to TM policies, values and ethics, so as to cultivate a workplace culture focused on safety and adherence to company policies, values, and ethical standards.
• Conduct a prestart safety checklist by inspecting the allocated ADT machine, identifying any risks and concerns, and escalating them to the control room and supervisor ensuring all safety requirements are met before the respective ADT is put into operation for the day.
• Manage load and weight distribution across the various ADT’s being operated within this role by understanding weight distribution requirements and constraints for the respective ADT to maintain stability and minimise spillage during transport.
• Move exposed reef throughout the pit within TM by accepting the allocated loads from the excavators and transporting the reef to the crushers for processing, whilst continuously assessing the operational environment and actively avoiding and reporting any risks, to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Contribute toward the construction of the roads in and around the mine as required by business by transporting and laying the respective materials required to build and maintain the roads.
• Manoeuvre the ADT into, around and across various sites, including confined and elevated spaces by analysing the various inclines and environmental factors in order to position the ADT for optimal loading, minimising unnecessary risk and managing the optimal load for transportation.
• Work according to the daily and weekly plan by engaging with the supervisor to understand the intended targets and notifying them of any potential delays (due to breakdowns or any other causes) to enable continuous monitoring of target achievements.
• Conduct daily housekeeping across the various ADT’s that this role has worked with by cleaning the cabins, conducting an end of shift inspection on the ADT/s and ensuring any required maintenance or cleaning is scheduled accordingly to keep the ADT in peak operational condition.
• Work in line with the established timelines and pressures by driving adherence to the daily and weekly operational plans as well as prioritising adhoc daily requests for movements of loads outside of the allocated ‘block/s’.
• Work according to the daily and weekly plan by engaging with the supervisor to understand the intended targets and notifying them of any potential delays (due to breakdowns or any other causes) to enable continuous monitoring of target achievements.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 (NQF4)
• Code 10 Drivers Licence
• ADT Certificate
• Any other relevant certifications

Job specific experience:

• Minimum of 0-1 year of experience having worked in a similar type of role, in the mining or heavy industry environment.