Operator, Komatsu 860/960 Rigid Haul Truck First Quantum Minerals Ltd (FQM)

Purpose of Role

Reporting to the Area Supervisor, the 860/960 Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Haul Truck to haul material to designated locations.

Specific Job Responsibility

The specific tasks to be performed by the position holder will include;
Conduct pre start and post inspection of a Truck.
Ensuring that the house keeping of the truck is maintained to good standard
Ensuring that the truck operation KPIs are being achieved in a safe manner
Report any machine defects at all times.
Able to use the Trolley assist by connecting with pantograph where applicable.
Ferry material to and from any assigned destination according to dispatcher or supervisor’s instructions.
Ensuring that spotting is done correctly to ensure that the materials is loaded correctly onto the dump truck.
Follow applicable safety procedures and follow dispatch instructions.
Logging on modular immediately after getting on the machine
Any other tasks as may be delegated upon by the supervisor.

Experience & Qualifications

Minimum 2 years’ experience in an open pit set up.
3 Years’ experience on a HD1500 (100tn) equipment or higher
Full Grade 12 Certificate
Machine specific training and certification.

Job Specific Competencies

Must possess knowledge on how to do the pre- start on the machine.
Must be able to identify defects.
Must be conversant with controls/parts and their functions on a machine
Must possess knowledge about machine shut down and emergency procedures
Must be able to operate a two-way radio and be able to use of modular system.

Key Job Attributes

Must possess Excellent communication skills
Must be flexible to work and attend to any shift as assigned
Ability to multi-task
Personal accountability
Must be an active listener
Must be a good team player
Must demonstrate good peer relationships
self-driven
Must be safety conscious