HI-UB Truck Operator (Mining)
Marvel Placement Consultant · Northern Cape
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- The HI-UB Truck Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a HI-UB truck to transport personnel, equipment, materials, and supplies across the mining operation.
- The incumbent must ensure compliance with the Mine Health and Safety Act MHSA, company procedures, and operational requirements while maintaining high standards of safety, productivity, and equipment care.
- Duties are similar to those of heavy vehicle and mine haulage operators, with an emphasis on safe operation, pre-use inspections, and adherence to mine traffic procedures.
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 Matric or equivalent.
- Valid Code 14 EC driver's licence with a valid PrDP.
- Valid HI-UB Truck Operator Certificate/Licence.
- Minimum 2–3 years' experience operating a HI-UB truck within a mining or heavy industrial environment.
- Medically fit and able to obtain a Certificate of Fitness.
- Knowledge of Mine Health and Safety Act MHSA regulations.
- Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, public holidays, and overtime as required.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate the HI-UB truck safely in accordance with company procedures and mine traffic rules.
- Transport mining equipment, materials, consumables, tools, and personnel to designated areas.
- Conduct daily pre-start, operational, and post-shift inspections of the vehicle.
- Complete vehicle inspection checklists and report defects or breakdowns immediately.
- Ensure loads are correctly secured and transported safely.
- Perform basic vehicle care, including cleaning, refuelling, and checking oil, coolant, hydraulic fluid, and tyre condition.
- Follow dispatch instructions and planned haulage routes.
- Comply with all Mine Health and Safety Act MHSA requirements, risk assessments, and safe work procedures.
- Maintain accurate trip sheets, logbooks, and inspection records.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors, dispatch, and other operators via two-way radio.
- Assist with loading and unloading where required.
- Participate in toolbox talks, safety meetings, and emergency drills.
- Maintain good housekeeping standards around the vehicle and work areas.
- Report hazards, near misses, incidents, and unsafe conditions immediately.
- Support production targets while prioritising safety at all times.
Closing Date: 2026-08-31