Grader Operator
Responsibilities:
Operation of the Motor Grader:
- Operate the motor grader safely and efficiently in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and company procedures.
- Grade, level and maintain quarry access roads, internal haul roads and designated working areas.
- Spread and level laterite, stone base, granite dust and other approved road construction materials as required.
- Maintain suitable road surfaces to facilitate the safe movement of tipper trucks, loaders, excavators and other heavy equipment.
- Carry out levelling, shaping and finishing of designated work areas in accordance with instructions from the Quarry Manager or Site Supervisor.
- Adjust the grader blade, mouldboard and other operating controls to achieve the required road profile and surface finish.
- Assist in the preparation and maintenance of stockpile areas, loading bays, parking areas and equipment operating zones.
- Operate the grader only within authorised work areas and within the limits of the machine's capabilities.
Quarry Road Maintenance and Drainage:
- Inspect quarry roads before and during grading operations to identify potholes, uneven surfaces, loose materials and other road defects.
- Grade and reshape haul roads to reduce rough surfaces, improve vehicle movement and minimise avoidable equipment wear.
- Shape road surfaces and shoulders to promote effective rainwater runoff.
- Maintain roadside drains, side slopes and designated drainage channels where required and within the grader's capabilities.
- Assist in repairing road surfaces damaged by heavy truck traffic and adverse weather conditions.
- Report blocked drainage channels, severe erosion, unstable ground and other conditions requiring additional equipment or corrective work.
- Carry out road maintenance promptly to reduce disruptions to quarry transportation and production activities.
Daily Inspection and Equipment Care:
- Conduct pre-start inspections of the grader before commencing operations.
- Check engine oil, coolant, hydraulic fluid, fuel levels, tyres, brakes, steering, lights and other critical components in accordance with the equipment checklist.
- Inspect the blade, cutting edges, hydraulic cylinders, hoses and other working components for wear, damage or leakage.
- Ensure that the grader is clean and maintained in a safe and serviceable condition.
- Report mechanical faults, warning indicators, abnormal noises, hydraulic leaks and other defects immediately to the Mechanical Supervisor.
- Monitor the grader's operating hours and comply with scheduled servicing requirements.
- Complete daily machine inspection checklists, operating-hour records and other required equipment logs.
- Ensure that the machine is parked in its designated area, secured and shut down properly after use.
Requirements:
- A minimum of 2 years of experience.
- A minimum of an SSCE