Dump Truck Operator x 10

Applications are invited from ambitious, energetic and performance driven individuals to fill in vacant position(s) mentioned below:

Position: Dump Truck Operator Contract type & Duration: One (1) year fixed term contract

Department: Open Pit Mining

Reporting to: Supervisor – Mining Number of Positions: Ten (10)

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

• Selected candidates will first go through a practical training and assessment programme before they are considered for a role as a Dump Truck Operator, subject to qualifying as a competent operator.
• A Dump Truck Operator role is responsible for operating a dump truck for the purpose of mining operations, to perform preventative and general inspection on equipment, delivering work to plan and ensuring safety processes and practices are followed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum certificate of Secondary School Education (CSEE) will add advantage.
• A valid Tanzania Driver’s license class B & D or higher EXPERIENCE:
• Be physically and mentally fit to operate a heavy mining equipment (Dump Truck).
• Selected candidates must be able to pass a ‘site test’ before they are appointed as trainees.
• Appointment also subject to thorough medical check-up by authorized medical practitioner.
• Operator certificate including final assessment from well and known technical training’s schools.
• Experience in mining/construction project 2 to 3 years or more will add advantage.
• Defensive driving certificate will add advantage for driver’s applicants.
• Strong commitment to safety.
• All applicants must have NIDA ID or Number and TIN Number from the Tanzania Revenue Authority.

MAIN OR KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Adhere to all training instructions from qualified equipment trainers and supervisors.
• Take reasonable care to protect his or her health and safety, and that of other persons who may be affected by any act or omission thereof during performance of duty.
• Be proactive in all aspects of operational safety and work as team member within the mining department.
• Perform safety pre-start checks on equipment.
• Report faults in equipment timeously to supervisor or dispatch.
• Comply with standard Operating Procedures and working Practices.
• Haul materials to ore stockpiles and waste dumps.
• Minimize spotting, maneuverings, dumping and refueling times.
• Work collaterally with Excavator operator to ensure trucks are loaded at optimal capacity.
• Always adhere to lawful production instructions.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Good team player.
• Fluency in Kiswahili or English or both.
• Be able to work at minimum supervision.