Dump Truck Driver

Duties and Responsibilities

• You shall carry out a pre-start check and brake test before operating the truck.
• You shall work in conjunction with other ground personnel for the safe haulage of waste material.
• You shall park in appropriate areas in preparation for loading and for traffic management with other trucks.
• You shall ensure the tipping point is safe to offload the truck.
• You shall control the speed and direction of the truck and pull levers to tilt the body of the truck and dump the ore or waste material.
• You shall work with the maintenance team to ensure the machine is serviced and maintained in proper working condition.
• You shall maintain a constant communication channel between the operators and the supervisor on site.
• You shall report any unsafe activities or actions related to the dump truck operations to your immediate supervisor.
• You shall wear the appropriate P.P.E. as required.
• You must ensure a solid understanding of and comply with the principles of the company’s code of conduct.
• You shall achieve targets as agreed by the mine and technical teams.
• You shall work in adherence to the mine's safety rules and regulations.
• You shall perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the management.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a minimum of an SSCE / GCE / NECO qualification
• 5–10 years of work experience in a mining or construction company.
• The ideal candidate must have a valid driver's license Class D, E, G, or H.
• Must be able to read and write