Excavator Driver (Mining)

Minimum Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent.
• Valid Excavator Operator Certificate from an accredited training provider.
• Valid Driver's Licence (advantageous).
• Medical certificate declaring fitness to work in a mining environment.
• Competent A or B (where required by legislation or company policy).

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years' experience operating excavators in an open-pit or underground mining environment.
• Experience loading articulated dump trucks or rigid dump trucks.
• Experience working in production mining.
• Experience operating large hydraulic excavators (preferred).

Key Responsibilities

• Operate hydraulic excavators of various sizes safely and efficiently.
• Excavate, load, and move ore, waste, and overburden according to the mine plan.
• Load haul trucks accurately to maximize productivity and minimize spillage.