Ultra Truck Operator
Core
Operate ultra-haul trucks to haul ore and waste within a complex mining haul road network, adhering to strict safety and environmental standards.
Role type
Heavy equipment operator (mining)
Builds
Ore and waste transport for Kumba Iron Ore's mining operations
Domain
Mining (Iron Ore)
Required skills
Heavy vehicle operation, collision avoidance system management, fatigue monitoring system usage, fire suppression system operation, route navigation in complex networks, load and dump cycle management, hazard identification, equipment inspection, regulatory compliance (SA legislation), incident reporting
Preferred skills
Multi-skilled initiative participation, adverse weather operation, guided spotting, manual dispatch coordination
Technologies
Collision avoidance systems, cameras, fatigue monitoring systems, fire suppression systems, dispatch control systems
Responsibilities
Inspect truck safety devices and equipment at shift start and end; follow predetermined routes in complex haul networks; load and dump ore/waste within set cycle times; engage with shovel operators and dispatch control; manage scenarios like adverse weather and double-sided loading; report equipment defects and procedural deviations; participate in incident investigations.
Seniority
Mid-level operator (Band P4)