Dump Truck Operator

Join an experienced production team operating large rigid dump trucks in a load and haul environment. Enjoy a 7:7 roster, competitive rates, long-term work and opportunities to upskill across additional machinery.

Our client is an established mining and civil contractor delivering large-scale projects across Australia. With a strong presence across the resources sector, they have built a reputation for safe, reliable operations and creating long-term opportunities for their workforce. People are at the heart of their operations, with a strong focus on teamwork, safety and providing a supportive environment where employees can develop their skills and progress their careers.

As a Dump Truck Operator, you'll work as part of an experienced production crew carrying out load and haul activities across a busy open-cut mining operation. Your primary responsibility will be safely operating large rigid haul trucks, including CAT 785, 789, 793 and other site fleet, transporting ore and waste between loading areas, dumps, stockpiles and designated locations.

Day-to-day duties will include:

• Operating rigid haul trucks safely and efficiently in a production environment
• Working within established load and haul circuits to meet daily production targets
• Transporting ore and waste to the correct dumps, stockpiles and processing areas
• Working closely with Excavator and Loader Operators during loading activities
• Following designated haul routes, speed limits and site traffic management procedures
• Completing pre-start inspections and identifying equipment faults or defects
• Monitoring truck performance and reporting mechanical or safety issues promptly
• Maintaining communication with supervisors, dispatch and other operators throughout the shift
• Following shift plans and instructions from the Production Supervisor
• Maintaining safe separation distances and awareness of other mobile equipment
• Completing shift handovers and communicating relevant equipment or operational information
• Keeping equipment cabins and work areas clean and safe
• Following site procedures, JHAs, Take 5s and other safety requirements
• Supporting the wider production crew to achieve safe and consistent production targets

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• Minimum 2 years' production mining experience operating rigid haul trucks
• Proven experience operating CAT 789 or larger haul trucks, with CAT 785/789/793 experience highly regarded
• Previous open-cut mining experience, ideally within a coal production environment
• Current and valid Coal Board Medical
• Current Standard 11 (S11)
• Relevant training transcript / competencies demonstrating haul truck experience
• Current unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence
• Strong understanding of load and haul operations and safe interaction with heavy mobile equipment
• Current Police Clearance or willingness to obtain
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screen
• Two recent, contactable employment references

Super Paid on all hours, Salary sacrificing, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Corporate discounts.