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.

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.

• 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.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

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