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Job Description

Purpose of Role

The Tyre Fitter is responsible for all aspects of Tyre/Rim/Tyre chain maintenance in and around the mine operations.

Specific Job Responsibility

The specific tasks to be performed by the position holder will include;

• Changing Tyres on all size mine equipment including tyre sizes up to 59/80R63.
• Rim maintenance on all mine equipment.
• Tyre chain maintenance including changing chains, tensioning chains and repairing of tyre chains.
• Daily tyre pressure checks and inspections on all mining equipment.
• Recording all tyre information on tyre change outs and tyre pressure/inspection checks.
• Carry out administrative functions as identified by Supervisor
• Identify worn and faulty components and report.
• Contribute to good housekeeping routines.
• Understand and adhere to company’s policies and procedures.

Experience & Qualifications

• Must be familiar with safe working practices.
• Minimum 3 years mining tyre/rim/chain experience on Mobile mine equipment.
• Experience in Mining.
• Able to read, understand and reference maintenance manuals.
• Record information as required by tyre bay supervisor.
• Experience in Tyre management systems.
• Must have Grade 12 Certificate
• Current Certificate tyre management course or equivalent.
• Current Certificate in Tyre Chain management or equivalent.
• Must have a valid driver’s licence and having driving experience for 12 months

Job Specific Competencies

• Ability to show initiative and have good interpersonal skills
• Accurate records management
• Flexibility and willingness to learn.
• Must have good communication skills in the English language
• Must be familiar with and adhere to safe working practice

Key Job Attributes

• Able to handle work with a great sense of professionalism
• Possesses good organizational skills
• Good oriented person
• Maintain a professional approach to duties and responsibilities with the capability of making timely, rational decisions and an ability to meet deadlines.
• Act with honesty and integrity in all areas: maintain confidentiality in dealings with subordinates, clients and customers.
• Demonstrate accuracy, time management and organizational skills.
• Maintain a professional work ethic through effective, honest communication with supervisors, peers, and subordinates.
• Commitment to reach or exceed maintenance, operational and safety goals.
• Work effectively in a team environment, supporting other team members when needed.
• The ability and drive to manage maintenance work group in a technically challenging and geographically remote maintenance environment.
• Sound planning, analytical, and problem solving skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal, written and oral communication skills in English.
• Knowledge and understanding of diverse third world cultures and customs an advantage. 

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