Website ZCCM Investments Holdings PLC
Mining Company
About The Employer
ZCCM Investments Holdings PLC is an investments holdings company with diversified interests in mining and energy sectors of the Zambian economy. The Company’s majority shareholder is the Industrial Development Corporation Ltd (IDC), an investment company wholly owned by the Zambian Government and the rest of the shareholders are institutional and private shareholders spread across the world.
Based at the Rufunsa mining project site, in Rufunsa District, the Tipper Truck Operator is assigned to assist the project Manager, carry out efficient continuous material haulage and management incident free throughout the project duration.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Purpose
To assist the project Manager, carry out efficient continuous material haulage and management incident free throughout the project duration.
- Operate a Tipper truck and haul tonnes of materials to the destination site.
- Conduct daily pre-start checks, basic maintenance and report any mechanical issues on the equipment.
- Inspect equipment and supplies such as: tyres, lights, brakes, gas, oil, water and all fluids. Perform pre and post trip inspections and ensure any defects are reported and repaired before use.
- Adhere to workplace health, safety, and environment (HSE) standards and report hazards or incidents immediately.
- Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and operational procedures.
- Ensure that speed limits and road signs in place are observed to reduce the risk and all reasonable measures are implemented to avoid accidents.
- Accurately record hours worked and other information into the daily work sheet.
- Keeping the truck clean and in good working order.
- Ensuring that the machinery is not overloaded and comply with the load restrictions.
- Maintain high standards of conduct and comply with all relevant rules and requirements.
- Participate in workplace skills assessment and training required.
Give feedback on constraints to supervisor/subordinates as and when necessary. - Carry out any other activities as assigned by the Supervisor.
Must be willing to work in shifts, including weekends if necessary.
Job Requirements
- Grade 12 Certificate
- Machine specific training Certificate/Licence
- Valid Operating Permit
- Familiarity with mining workplace safety protocols and procedures.
- Must possess knowledge on how to do the pre- start check on the machine and able to identify defects.
- Must be conversant with controls/parts and their functions on a machine.
- Must possess knowledge about machine shut down and emergency procedures
- Minimum of 2 years relevant work experience in a mining environment, open pit will be an added advantage.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong attention to detail and safety-conscious mindset.
- Good communication skills.
- Physically fit to handle the demands of the job.
- Problem-solving skills and ability to make quick decisions.
- Good team player and able to coordinate work with minimum supervision.
Working Environment
- Job holder is exposed to project site working environment in remote locations.
- Job Holder will be stationed at the Rufunsa mining project site or any assigned site