Summary
Jac. Rijk Al-Rushaid is seeking a Wheel Loader Operator for production operations in a surface pit in Taif. The role involves operating CAT 996, CAT 980H or similar loaders to move ore and waste, complete safety inspections and hazard assessments, and report equipment maintenance needs. Applicants need at least three years of relevant loader operating experience, a valid HV driving licence and TUV, and operator competency records. A relevant country driver’s licence is required to drive or operate equipment in the mine.
The posting
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Position Title
Equipment Operator CAT 1 (Wheel Loader)
Department
Production
Reports To (Position Title)
Production Foreman
Job Overview
· Loader operator takes pride in the safe and efficient operation of production mining equipment in a surface pit operation. You will be operating a Cat 996, Cat 980H loader to move ore and waste materials to support site development operations.
Responsibilities and Duties
§ Safe and efficient operation of a Cat 996, Cat 980H or larger wheel loader to meet production targets
§ Conduct pre-trip/walk-around safety inspections and completes daily Field Level Hazard Assessments for all activities
§ Maintain heavy equipment in good operating condition, reporting and logging maintenance requirements or concerns
§ Complete production reporting and other documentation as required
§ Communicate effectively and professionally with other team members
§ Be a leader of both safety and production for the team by ensuring compliance with all company, client, and legislated safety policies and procedures
§ Ability to work with minimal supervision
§ May perform other related duties as assigned
§ Never make short cuts in any tasks at the risk of increasing unsafe conditions
§ Understands how role impacts the business as a whole
§ To follow instructions by your supervisor with respect to location of work in the pit, ramps and roads to be used and destination of material
§ Ensure correct and safe operation of equipment, in accordance with Company procedures and Manufacturer’s specifications Manual & Directions
§ Ensure the exercise of due care in the performance of assigned work
Qualifications
Education Level: primary
Years of Experience: 3
§ Loader operator with not less than 3 years’ experience on Cat 996, Cat 980H or similar.
§ 3 years’ experience as a production skilled loader 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
Required Licences and Certifications (Optional/If position required):
· 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.