Excavator Operator at KELE Mining Solutions

Responsibilities and Duties

• Operating Machine and other mechanical equipment
• Ensure own permits and license are up to date and relevant for the equipment assigned to operate.
• Carry out all legal instructions given by the Supervisor.
• Understand and follow directions from Supervisors as to required work area.
• Carry out Load and Haul in compliance with Safety Regulations.
• Operate the machine in a safe and applicable manner.
• Ensure a sound understanding of the issues involving ground disturbance.
• Intervene promptly in emergencies.
• Ensure that good housekeeping is maintained on the floor.
• Do pre-start checks and post shift checks according to the procedures on the equipment assigned to operate.
• Promptly report all defects and damages on the equipment to the Supervisor.
• Always make use of Company PPE (e.g. sunglasses).
• Complete timesheets daily and submit to Shift Supervisor.

SHE

• Attend daily safety briefing meetings as scheduled by the Client and at times by the Shift Supervisor.
• Be Familiar with all relevant work and safety procedures issued by the Company.
• Promptly report all accidents, safety deviations, nonconformance and transgressions at the workplace using prescribed channels.
• Be conversant with Company policies; procedures and the Code of Good Conduct.
• Uphold the reputation of the company

Personal Development

• Be willing to go for training if needed at the discretion of the employer
• Identify gaps in own development and work to master skills and competencies within own role to ensure personal development and drive high performance

Team contribution

• Be willing to perform ad hoc tasks if requested.
• Contributes to the attainment of team and organisational goals by demonstrating team commitment and collaboration.
• Values and respects team members and others within the organisation.
• Demonstrates inclusivity and values diversity.
• Shares information that will benefit the team.

Qualifications & experience required

 Requirements:

•  Grade 10 and relevant mobile equipment license.
• 2 years’ experience in a mining environment
• Understand the requirements of the Mines; Health and Safety Act as they relate to mobile equipment and working environment.
• Medically fit
• Ability to work shifts
• Must pass relevant Dover Assessment
• Valid Licence for the assigned equipment