Grader Operator

Job Description

Grader operator takes pride in the safe and efficient operation of production mining equipment in a surface pit operation. You will be operating a CAT 16M Grader or similar to clean the road to support site development operations.

• Prior to operation a prestart risk assessment check must be performed in compliance with the relative site procedure/guideline.
• The machine must have a Roll overprotective Structure (ROPS).
• The machine must not be operated if it is found to have an Out of Service, Danger or Isolation tag attached. Consult with Maintenance personnel if these are found.
• The Person intending to operate the machine must be passed as competent to operate the machine in accordance with the site competency standard or be deemed to be in training on that machine under the supervision of a recognized trainer.
• Step Back prior to mounting the machine, be aware and if necessary, remove any obstacles/hazards from the path of the machine.
• Use 3 points of contact when mounting/dismounting the machine.
• Adjust the seat belt and seat to suit the operator.
• Start the engine in compliance with the manufacturer’s manual. Only operate the machine while in the seat with the seat belt fastened.
• Only operate the machine with the doors and windows closed.
• Only operate the machine with a functioning air conditioner, unless instructed otherwise by the pit supervisor or superintendent Ensure that the operator and machine are not at risk.
• Ensure that no other person or machine is at risk.
• Step back prior to working an area i.e. be aware of traffic flow and quantity, edge/wall conditions.
• Contact all immediate personnel/machinery when approaching a working operation i.e. cleaning up the floor, working a live tip head.
• If the clean-up requires the Grader to be closer than 20 metres to the excavator. The Grader Operator shall not commence until the Excavator Operator notifies clearance and the bucket is grounded.
• Work where possible, at right angles and no less than 45-degree angle to working face. Avoid parallel face to face.
• When working an edge ensure that there is no personnel or machinery below.
• When working an edge check for cracking and slumping.
• When pushing of an edge, always leave a windrow.
• Whenever possible operate the machine up and down slopes, not across them.
• At any time, the operator feels that the operation being done is unsafe, they are to discontinue and notify their supervisor.
• At no stage may an operator breach an operating site Rule
• If at any time an operator feels that a task is unsafe, they have a right to refuse to do that task until safety controls in place to resume.
• If at any time an operator is feeling the effects of fatigue they are to park up and notify their supervisor.
• All site road rules are to be abided by.
• There is to be no smoking within an enclosed cab.
• Must be able to rip push and level floors, tip heads
• Must be able to push and build roads and dumps and push down stockpiles

Job Requirements

Must have experience in operating a grader (CAT 16M or similar) in accordance with the local licenses requirement or the equivalent and demonstrate skills.

3 years' experience as a production skilled grader operator.

Able to sustain work in extreme conditions while subjected to heat, cold and equipment use.• An excellent attitude to work demonstrating Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) and Cost Effectiveness awareness, and productivities always.
Eyesight with Normal Colour Vision
Active and Healthy with no medical conditions

All Safety required PPE supplied and must be always worn and looked after

Any safety certification (Optional)

Knowledge of pit configuration (e.g. layout, ramps, dumps stockpiles) must have been trained and certified competent to operate equipment loader.

Valid HV driving licence plus TUV.

Operator competency records certificates

Must have relevant country driver’s license to drive or operate in the mine.