Specialised Mobile Equipment Operator OC
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Job Location:
Mokopane - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Quality Driving
- Conduct daily inspections and basic maintenance prior to usage.
- Ensure that the vehicle is maintained and cleaned according to set schedule.
- Identify any unexpected problems that could require higher-level technical support to vehicle/s.
- Communicate any stumbling blocks to the appropriate Shift / Team Supervisor so that plans can be made.
- Ensure the safe and proper running of all machinery and equipment is conducted.
- Identify opportunities to improve operations.
- Ensure that the correct tools are used to complete tasks
- Help to load and unload vehicle/s by operating the lift platform and crane if required.
- Drive vehicle according to load.
- Maintain following distances.
- Report to supervisor when task complete.
- Obtain daily / weekly work instructions and instructions from Shift / Team Supervisor.
- Ensure proper understanding of the required actions and orders.
- Apply recognised work driving and safety standards.
This role is at a Band 9 level reporting to the Engineering Foreman.
Qualifications :
- Grade 12
- Valid external training certificates - various surface mobile equipment
- Valid applicable drivers Licence
- Valid applicable Professional Drivers Permit
Experience Technical knowledge skills
- Five years experience as Specialised Surface Mobile Equipment and/or Heavy Mobile Equipment operator.
- VTS testing suitable grading.
- Certified competent as a Utility Vehicle Operator
- Driving Skills: Applying safe driving techniques such as maintaining a safe following distance and being aware of surroundings.
- Traffic laws and regulations: Understanding and following all local state and federal traffic laws.
- Hazardous material handling and loading skills: Safely transporting dangerous goods in compliance with all regulations (for specific roles).
- Emergency response: Knowing how to react quickly and effectively in case of an accident or other emergency.
Additional Information :
What We Offer
At Valterra Platinum you will join a team committed to excellence and impact.
We offer:
- Meaningful work in a high-performance values-led environment.
- Market-aligned reward and recognition.
- Opportunities for learning development and progression.
- A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.
- A clear commitment to safe Operations.
Inclusion and Diversity
Valterra Platinum is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential.
Valterra Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms these include all acts of gender based violence bullying harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful inclusive and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.
How to Apply
To apply for this role please complete our online application form via this job advert.
Closing Date: 24 November 2025
Privacy policy - Valterra Platinum
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Contract
Key Skills
- Mechanic Experience
- Crane
- caterpillar
- Construction Experience
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Water Truck Experience
- Commercial Driving
- Paving
- Dozer
- Equipment Repair
- Excavator
- Front Loader Truck
About Company
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