Excellent opportunity exists for a Qualified and Experienced TLB Operator. Requirements Matric / Grade 12 certificate Strong track record and proof of operating a TLB Have compliance papers and medical certificate Must have at least 2 years of experience (within a mining industry would be advantageous) Must have a Valid TLB Certificate National Drivers license code 10 Duties Planning for work activities and prepare work area Surface mine plant operators control heavy-duty equipment such as excavators and dump trucks, often involving a high level of spatial awareness, to excavate, load and transport ore, raw mineral including sand, stone and clay and overburden at quarries and surface mines Starting and shutting down backhoe/loader Operating backhoe/loader. Transporting backhoe/loader to and from site Carry out pre-start checks of the Front End Loader and any other item of plant you are required to operate Operate /drive Front End Loader properly and safely to suit the individual job conditions Ensure safety of other team members and the public in accordance with the legislative requirements Set out all necessary work signs as per the appropriate Traffic Control Plan Report any fault/damage/problem with the Loader or other plant to the Plant Foreman Carry out routine services and minor repairs to the Loader and other items of plant in consultation with the Workshop Personnel Keep a diary of record of jobs, quantities, any other plant used and record on weekly timesheet, private work forms, requisitions/orders and stores issue dockets Keep Loader in a clean and tidy state Undertake various labouring duties When entering any Mine, carry out an initial Worksite Inspection and record daily in your copy of the Mine Inspection Checklist Operate loader or truck in a Mine in a safe manner Ensure proper advance warning signs are erected to an appropriate plan Ensure all staff are wearing safety vests Note any other jobsite problem you encounter and inform the Works Supervisor as soon as practicable Skills Thorough and pay attention to detail. The ability to work well with others. Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations. The ability to operate and control equipment. Flexible and open to change. Physical skills like strength and coordination. #J-18808-Ljbffr