Dump Truck Operator x4 at Mopani Copper Mines Plc

Job Description

CAREER OPPORTUNITY – OPERATOR DUMP TRUCK

Mopani Copper Mines PLC has operations in Mufulira and Kitwe on the Copperbelt Province in Zambia. The Company’s Success has been as a result of its Focused approach to improvement and the mutually beneficial relationships enjoyed with stakeholders-an important sector of which is its employees.

The Company Seeks the Services of a Dump Truck Operator x 4

Job Purpose

The Responsibilities of this role will include but not limited to the following:

• Drive and operate loader efficiently and with due care of equipment.

• Inspect working areas and make safe prior to entry of personnel and ensure that ventilation/other safety requirements are in compliance with Mining, explosives and domestic regulations.

• Carry out pre-shift checks on the loader, rectify minor defects and report major ones to maintenance personnel.

• Supervise subordinates involved in barring, watering and blasting activities. Sometimes conduct secondary blasting.

• Discriminate high-grade Ore from dilute Ore/Waste, inform Draw Control Officer on declining quality in a “call” stope and relocate to new work site.

• Solve work related problems (e.g. source for ore when ground runs out in a “call” stope, look for replacement loader when loader in use is defective) and refer to superior only major problems (such as inaccessibility of production ore due to major stress)

To be considered for this position, the candidate should meet the following minimum requirements:

• Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent.

• Should have Valid Driving permit

• Valid Blasting license for all mining operations.

• Valid first aid certificate.

• Should have comprehensive knowledge in the Mine Regulations.

• Must have worked not less than 2 years’ experience in the mining industry preferably underground.

The successful candidate must be result oriented and have the ability to work with own initiative, ability to understand scope of work, paying particular attention to Company policies and Corporate objectives.

Mopani is committed to establishing a winning team and a copper and cobalt business it can be proud of. The Company operates an employment policy of meritocracy, aiming to employ the right people with the right skill, irrespective of race, gender or creed.

Applicants who are interested, suitably qualified, and experienced should submit their application no later than 09 October 2024 . The application should include contact phone numbers, a detailed curriculum vitae (limited to three pages or less), and contact information for three referees who can be contacted. Additionally, certified copies of all credentials should be provided.

Female applicants that meet the above qualifications are encouraged to apply. Full confidentiality guaranteed. Please note that only short-listed applicants will be responded to.