Strategic Development Mining Company (SDMC) is a Liberian mining company developing gold mining operations in Liberia. Its activities include mine development, excavation, material handling and gold processing, supported by technical, operational and administrative personnel. SDMC seeks qualified, safety-conscious professionals committed to efficient production, integrity, environmental responsibility and respect for surrounding communities.
Job Purpose
Operate bulldozers to support land preparation, material movement, haul-road maintenance, stockpile management and rehabilitation in accordance with approved work plans and safety procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect tracks, blade, ripper, hydraulic systems, brakes and safety devices before operation.


• Clear and prepare authorised working areas without disturbing land outside approved boundaries.


• Push, spread and level overburden, waste rock and other designated materials.


• Construct and maintain access roads, working platforms, drains and protective berms.


• Maintain stockpiles and disposal areas under supervisory direction.


• Report unstable ground, erosion, cracks and unsafe slopes.


• Operate within machine limits and approved slope and edge restrictions.


• Coordinate with other operators and maintain pedestrian exclusion zones.


• Support rehabilitation through approved backfilling, contouring and topsoil placement.


• Complete shift records and report defects, damage, delays and fuel requirements.


• Lower attachments and secure equipment when parked or unattended.

Qualifications and Experience

• Basic literacy and numeracy.


• Recognised bulldozer training or equivalent demonstrated competence.


• At least three years’ operating experience, preferably in mining or major earthworks.


• Understanding of ground conditions, drainage and safe material placement.


• Successful practical assessment and site authorisation.

Performance Measures

Quality of earthworks; road and platform condition; compliance with approved boundaries; equipment care; and safe completion of assigned work.

3. LOWBED OPERATOR / DRIVER

Company: Strategic Development Mining Company (SDMC)
Location: SDMC mining project site and authorised transport routes, Liberia
Department: Logistics and Transport
Reports to: Transport / Logistics Supervisor

About SDMC

Strategic Development Mining Company (SDMC) is a Liberian mining company developing gold mining operations in Liberia. Its activities include mine development, excavation, material handling and gold processing, supported by technical, operational and administrative personnel. SDMC seeks qualified, safety-conscious professionals committed to efficient production, integrity, environmental responsibility and respect for surrounding communities.

Job Purpose

Transport excavators, bulldozers and other heavy equipment using a lowbed truck and trailer, ensuring safe loading, load restraint, movement and unloading.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect the tractor unit, trailer, brakes, tyres, coupling, ramps, lights and restraints before movement.


• Confirm equipment weight, dimensions and loading arrangements against vehicle and trailer capacities.


• Review route conditions, bridge limitations, overhead clearances and loading locations.


• Confirm required movement documents, permits and escort arrangements before departure.


• Coordinate loading and unloading with competent operators and designated spotters.


• Check load positioning, weight distribution and approved restraint points.


• Secure loads with suitable restraints and recheck them at prescribed intervals.


• Operate ramps and trailer mechanisms only within training and authorisation.


• Observe traffic rules, speed limits, journey plans and fatigue controls.


• Stop and report unsafe loads, restraint failures, route hazards and vehicle defects.


• Maintain trip sheets, delivery records, inspection checklists and fuel records.

Qualifications and Experience

• Valid Liberian driving licence appropriate to the vehicle combination and duties.


• At least three years’ heavy articulated vehicle experience, including lowbed transport.


• Demonstrated competence in equipment loading and load restraint.


• Ability to interpret load information and recognise route restrictions.


• Successful practical driving and load-security assessment.

Performance Measures

Load security; safe deliveries; vehicle condition; journey compliance; accurate documentation; and timely reporting of transport risks.

 

 

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