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Moeketsi Benjamin Lephema

Maseru,A

Summary

Highly qualified crane operator with extensive experience of 5 years in operating various mobile machinery, including a 100-ton Mobile Crane and a 7.5-ton Counter Balance Lift Truck. Skilled in basic rigging and slinging, as well as lifting and moving loads using manual lifting equipment and tackle. Over 13 years of working experience in the mining, construction, and transport sectors, demonstrating proven multiskilled and experienced operator abilities. Successfully operated machinery such as Rigid Truck 773, 777, Articulated Dump Trucks (ADT), Mobile Crane (100 tons), and Counter Balance Lift Truck (7.5 tons). Demonstrated a history of accident-free driving and operating machinery in diverse and harsh environments, including mountainous areas of Lesotho, mining environments, and across the borders of South Africa. Holds a Code 14 and Code B driving permit, as well as an Articulated Dump Truck operator certificate. Prioritizes safety with skills in defensive driving and collision avoidance techniques. Consistently passes annual Viena tests for Heavy Duty equipment drivers and operators. Obtained qualifications in COSC and other on-the-job trainings at Letseng Mine and Mothae Mine. Medically fit and healthy, capable of functioning under minimal supervision while adhering to company policies and procedures.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Mobile Crane Operator

KOPANO KE MATLA JOINT VENTURE
06.2023 - Current
  • Adhering to health, safety & environment (HSE) standards at all time
  • Operate Mobile Crane and tower crane to lift, move or place equipment and materials
  • Perform pre-operational inspection and calculate crane capabilities and weight to prepare for rigging and hoisting
  • Perform routine maintenance work such as cleaning and lubricating crane

Multi Skilled Operator

Turnkey Civils Lesotho
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Conducting daily inspections of the truck and all mobile equipment being used, ensuring all remain safe and efficient to use at all times
  • Maintaining daily truck inspection records
  • Adhering to health, safety & environment (HSE) standards at all time
  • Safely operating Rigid Truck, ADT and TLB and all Code 14 Trucks

Drilling Assistant Operator

Letseng Diamond Mine
04.2021 - 07.2022
  • Supporting the core drilling crew by undertaking the tasks required to ensure optimal operations
  • Towing the drill rig in and out of the mining pits and assisting with the rig set-up
  • Transporting a variety of drilling equipment including drilling rods and spares and other support items
  • Maintaining a constant supply of water with over 5000 litre capacity water tank to the drilling site
  • Conducting daily inspections of the truck and all mobile equipment being used, ensuring all remain safe and efficient to use at all times
  • Maintaining daily truck inspection records
  • Assisting the drilling crew with other daily drilling duties as required
  • Adhering to health, safety & environment (HSE) standards at all times

Operator

MGC Letseng Diamond Mines
01.2012 - 12.2020
  • Company Overview: MGC is a main contractor at Letseng Diamonds in Mokhotlong providing Mining services including ancillary activities such as blasting and drilling
  • Conducting safety Pre-start checklist and inspections on Rigid Truck and light vehicles
  • Conducting risk assessment for workplace at loading zones and haul road as well as tipping areas
  • Safely Operating a Rigid Truck (CAT 777)
  • Reporting of incidents and near-misses to supervisor
  • Reporting all defects on the vehicle to mechanics and supervisors
  • Implementing of the Behavior Based Care process within own shift
  • Work under cold weather condition
  • Work overtime from time to time
  • Compliance to fatigue Management procedure of the company
  • MGC is a main contractor at Letseng Diamonds in Mokhotlong providing Mining services including ancillary activities such as blasting and drilling

Driver (Heavy Duty and Light Vehicles)

Lephema Executive Transport
01.2005 - 12.2009
  • In charge of Lephema Executive Transport
  • Operated heavy duty trucks and buses
  • Ensured my safety, the safety and maintenance of Lephema Executive Transport

Education

General Certificate of Education -

Mamathe High School
01.2004

Junior Certificate -

Gregg Memorial Secondary School
01.2002

Skills

  • Hard working
  • Attention to detail
  • Knowledge of roads both in the lowlands and highlands and beyond
  • Knowledgeable on Lesotho Traffic Laws
  • Ready to work 24/7
  • Trustworthy
  • Good communication skills

Personal Information

  • Passport Number: RC685885
  • Date of Birth: 01/03/82

References

  • Mr
  • Mr Rethabile Manyathela, Pit Agent, Turnkey Civils Lesotho (Pty) Ltd, +266 62624252
  • Mr Tlala Tlala, Project Manager, Letseng Diamond Mine, +266 5888 1531
  • Mr Tanki Bokhatse, Supervisor, MGC Letseng Diamond Mine, +266 22221000/ 6359 6793

Training

  • MNCE Trading, Operate Mobile Crane (100 tons)
  • MNCE Trading, Counter Balance Lift Truck (7.5 tons)
  • Inkenzo Group, Basic Rigging and Slinging, 06/26/21, Letseng Mine
  • Inkenzo Group, Lift and Move a Load Using Manual Lifting Equipment and Tackle, 06/25/21, Letšeng Mine
  • Articulated Dump Truck Operator Certificate
  • Public Driving Permit

Timeline

Mobile Crane Operator

KOPANO KE MATLA JOINT VENTURE
06.2023 - Current

Multi Skilled Operator

Turnkey Civils Lesotho
08.2022 - 05.2023

Drilling Assistant Operator

Letseng Diamond Mine
04.2021 - 07.2022

Operator

MGC Letseng Diamond Mines
01.2012 - 12.2020

Driver (Heavy Duty and Light Vehicles)

Lephema Executive Transport
01.2005 - 12.2009

General Certificate of Education -

Mamathe High School

Junior Certificate -

Gregg Memorial Secondary School
Moeketsi Benjamin Lephema