UMA is seeking to employ qualified and experienced persons to fill the following positions: Flat Bed Drivers/Operators.
These are Obuasi based Fixed Term positions with a competitive work roster at its operations in Obuasi.
Remuneration package includes attractive salary and performance-based incentive payments for the right candidates.
The positions will provide you with an excellent opportunity to further develop your career in underground mechanised mining while working alongside experienced industry professionals in a safe, dynamic and outcome focused environment.
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ROLE PURPOSE
A flatbed driver shall be responsible for operating flatbed trucks to deliver underground materials and consumables from the surface warehouse/stores to various assigned designations underground. Successful applicants shall also assist in loading and offloading item and shall ensure pre-starts procedures are performed before and after operations to avoid potential incidents on the mine.
Key Responsibilities:
- Utilize forklift to load and unload pallets and product rolls in company’s yard and at delivery site.
- Load truck from warehouse, operate forklift, organize stock pallets and unload trucks and make deliveries to multiple customers.
- Obtain and maintain proper delivery authorization and pickup documentation.
- Operating underground haul truck
- Identifying and responding to workplace hazards.
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- Ensuring your underground tasks are completed according to set schedules.
- Performing basic maintenance on operating equipment (pre-start checks, refueling, lube fill, washing down)
- Performing related duties and activities as directed by the Underground Supervisor or as required.
Desirable Responsibilities:
- Complies with all EHS&T policies, procedures and instructions. This includes the correct use of safety devices and protective equipment, prompt reporting of any hazardous situations, which they cannot themselves correct, making the necessary changes to eliminate or control the hazard and reporting immediately any accident or injury which arises during work duties.
- Complies with all company policies and procedures that are displayed and amended from time to time
- Takes reasonable care for their own safety and that of other persons who may be affected by their acts.
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- Performs pre-start checks, SWICs and other mandatory requirements.
- Ensuring inspections and maintenance is carried out on all equipment before use
- Ensures that all tools are serviceable and safe
- Must Work to minimise equipment downtime and maximise productivity
- Must carry out standard workplace inspection practices and procedures and prepare the areas for drilling, charging or ground support in accordance with mine safety procedures
- Maintains a high standard of housekeeping
Required Skills or Experience
Desired Skills & Experience
- A minimum requirement of WASSCE or its equivalent.
- A minimum of three years working experience as a Flatbed Driver preferably in the mining industry
- Proven people management skills in a similar environment.
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- Well-developed oral and written communication skills with the ability to liaise with and influence key stakeholders
- Must possess a valid Ghanaian driving license and have the ability to drive manual vehicle
- Ability to work under pressure and have the desire to achieve
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Other Competencies
- A Team Player
- Detail and solution-oriented
- Excellent communication skills
How To Apply: Flat Bed Drivers/Operators at Underground Mining Alliance
Selection Process
Eligible candidates will be selected after the interview process and evaluated for suitability in terms of behavioural characteristics, organisational fit, capability to work with the relevant complexity of work and ability to establish and maintain a positive and engaging culture with all stakeholders.
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Application Process
When applying, please follow the guidelines below to maximize the success of your application:
- Include an introductory paragraph in your covering letter explaining why you believe you are suited for the role
- Limit your Curriculum Vitae (CV) to four (4) pages
- Your CV must include demographic detail, qualifications, work experience and a minimum of two referees
- List your most recent positions first.
- Include copies of relevant, original certificates and academic records
Applications, together with detailed curriculum vitae and proof of qualifications, should be submitted by the deadline date to recruitment@umaghana.com before or on 15th January 2024.
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted, and all applications should be sent via the above stated e-mail address. Hand delivered applications will not be considered.
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