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Job summary:

The Service Truck Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a service/fuel truck within a mining environment. This role involves transporting and delivering fuel to designated site locations while maintaining strict compliance with site rules, safety procedures, and operational guidelines. The position requires strong hazard awareness, effective communication, and a proactive approach to safety to protect personnel, equipment, and the environment.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Safety and Compliance

• Comply with all site operating rules, safety procedures, and relevant legislation at all times.
• Exercise the right to refuse or stop work if a task or operation is deemed unsafe, and notify the supervisor until appropriate controls are implemented.
• Monitor personal fatigue levels and, if affected, safely park the vehicle and notify the supervisor immediately.
• Ensure all site road rules and traffic management plans are followed at all times.
• Maintain a smoke-free environment within enclosed vehicle cabs.

Vehicle and Equipment Operation

• Safely operate a service/fuel tanker truck to transport and deliver fuel to designated locations on site.
• Conduct daily pre-start inspections and pre-start risk assessments in accordance with site procedures and guidelines.
• Do not operate any machine displaying an Out of Service, Danger, or Isolation tag; report and consult with Maintenance personnel as required.
• Load fuel from distribution points and unload fuel at designated locations in a safe and controlled manner.
• Maintain the cleanliness, serviceability, and overall appearance of the service truck.

Risk Awareness and Work Area Management

• Perform a “Step Back” assessment prior to mounting or operating the machine to identify and remove hazards or obstructions where possible.
• Ensure that no personnel or equipment are placed at risk before and during operations.
• Assess traffic flow, ground conditions, and edge or wall stability prior to working in any area.
• Communicate with nearby personnel and machinery when approaching active work areas, including live tip heads or floor clean-up operations.
• Operate at right angles to the working face where practicable, maintaining a minimum 45-degree angle and avoiding parallel face-to-face work.
• When working near edges, ensure no personnel or machinery are positioned below, and inspect for cracking or slumping.
• When pushing material near edges, always maintain an appropriate windrow.

Communication and Documentation

• Maintain clear communication with supervisors, dispatchers, and other operators to coordinate work activities, routes, and schedules.
• Accurately record fuel deliveries and complete all required documentation and paperwork in a timely and correct manner.

Qualifications

• Valid Heavy Vehicle Driver’s Licence (appropriate class for fuel/service truck operation).
• Current mine site competencies or nationally recognised operating tickets (as applicable).
• High Risk Work Licence (where required).
• Dangerous Goods (DG) licence or certification (desirable or mandatory depending on site requirements).
• Current medical assessment demonstrating fitness for work.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety and risk management.
• Sound knowledge of mine site traffic rules and operating procedures.
• Ability to conduct thorough pre-start inspections and hazard assessments.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong situational awareness and decision-making skills.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• Physically capable of performing the inherent requirements of the role.

Experience

• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience operating service or fuel trucks in a mining or heavy industrial environment (preferred).
• Demonstrated experience working in active mining operations with exposure to live traffic, working faces, and edge conditions.
• Previous experience handling fuel and hazardous materials in accordance with safety and environmental requirements.