Dump Truck Operator โ Premium Resources Botswana (Botswana) โ Apply by 16 June 2025
Job Opportunity: Dump Truck Operator โ Premium Resources Botswana (Botswana) โ Apply by 16 June 2025
Location: Selibe Phikwe, Botswana
Position: Dump Truck Operator
Company: Premium Resources Botswana
Closing Date: 16 June 2025
Contract Type: Full-Time
Overview
Premium Resources Botswana is seeking a qualified and experienced Dump Truck Operator to operate underground loading machines used to move ore and waste from production zones to designated storage or haulage areas. This position plays a crucial role in underground mining operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and equipment care.
Key Responsibilities
-Operate levers to load blasted materials into haul trucks or designated storage points underground.
-Drive machines into blasted muckpiles and organize materials to prevent equipment damage.
-Collaborate with Haul Truck Operators for safe and coordinated loading and unloading.
-Conduct pre-operation and during-operation inspections of the LHD, reporting any defects.
-Complete standard safety checklists and document any mechanical or operational issues.
-Assess material condition prior to loading to ensure safety and suitability.
-Perform risk assessments for each new loading area and comply with safety standards.
-Support maintenance teams in scheduled and emergency repairs of the LHD unit.
-Clean, fuel, and lubricate the machine at the end of each shift.
-Follow all underground mine safety and operational procedures rigorously.
Requirements and Skills
-Valid Underground LHD Operatorโs License
-Minimum BGCSE or equivalent
-3โ5 years of hands-on experience operating LHDs in an underground mining environment
-Heavy Duty Driving License (advantageous)
-Multi-Skill Operator capability (advantageous)
-Strong understanding of underground mining practices and equipment operation
-Ability to assess risks and conduct inspections
-Good communication and interpersonal skills
-Ability to work in confined spaces
-Commitment to safety and ability to demonstrate PNR values and core competencies
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