At a Glance
- Tasks: Safely operate large mining equipment and collaborate with a team for efficient operations.
- Company: Join Norton Gold Fields, a leader in the mining industry with a focus on safety and teamwork.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, bonuses, health insurance, and generous allowances.
- Other info: Permanent role with excellent career growth and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the mining sector while advancing your career with training opportunities.
- Qualifications: 12 months all-rounder experience and 2 years mining experience required.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
WORK SITE: Binduli or Golden Cities
ROSTER: 7:7 – 12hrs (Residential Only) or 2:1 – 12hrs (Residential or FIFO)
PACKAGE: Salary + Performance Bonus + Residential Allowance + Site Allowance + Family Private Health Insurance or Allowance + Death and TPD Coverage or Allowance + Mental Health Programs + Gym Membership Discount + Other Benefits
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
As an Open Pit Ancillary Operator at Norton Gold Fields, you are expected to safely drive large mining equipment to move extracted materials including ore and waste rock from the mining pit to dumping areas. This role emphasizes safety, equipment upkeep, and teamwork for efficient mining operations.
- Operate excavators/dozers/loaders/graders/trucks such as 1250 Komatsu, Komatsu WA900, CAT988 or 992 wheel loader, D10 dozers, Cat 14 & 16 M graders, Komatsu 1500, 785 truck; CAT 777, 785, 789 trucks and water carts.
- Accurately interpret and apply survey instructions and dig plans.
- Complete daily Take 5 and JSA risk assessments for task safety.
- Use good judgment to select and improve correct procedures for safe and efficient operations.
- Competently complete machine challenge evaluations.
- Give clear directions when working with other machinery operators.
- Minimise disruptions to loading and haulage.
ABOUT YOU
- At least 12 months of all-rounder experience and 2 years of mining experience (Essential).
- Current, unrestricted Western Australian Class “C” Driver’s Licence (Essential).
- Previous experience in an Open-Pit/Cut mining environment (Desirable).
- Basic electrical and mechanical knowledge of Open-Pit mining equipment.
- Good understanding of the following machines:
- Dump Trucks: Komatsu 1500, 785; CAT 777F , 789D , 775F, Water Carts (or other similar machinery in dimension)
- Graders: CAT 16M , 18M Graders
- Wheel loader: Komatsu WA900, CAT988 or 992. Prefer to have crusher experience. (Desirable)
- Dozers: CAT D10T – D10T2 Dozers (Desirable)
- Excavators: Komatsu PC1250 or Hitachi 2600
BENEFITS
- Permanent full-time role with an immediate start.
- Excellent remuneration package with additional allowances.
- Receive a $12k residential allowance per annum, if you are residential and not FIFO.
- Receive up to $5k site allowance per annum, depending on your site location.
- Receive up to 10% short-term incentive payment (STIP) of your base salary.
- A fully covered family private health insurance through GU Health Complete Gold Cover.
- A fully covered Death and Total & Permanent Disability (TPD) insurance or allowance up to $2.4k.
- Pro-rata long service leave (LSL) after just 5 years of service and be entitled to 13 weeks paid LSL after 10 years of service.
- Work with a team that prioritises safety while ensuring you achieve your best output.
- A clear career path with training and development opportunities.
EMPLOYER QUESTIONS
Your application will include the following questions:
- How many years’ experience do you have as a Dozer Operator?
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- Do you have open pit mining experience?
- What’s your expected annual base salary?
- Are you willing to relocate for this role?
- Are you licenced to drive a manual vehicle?
All Rounder Operator employer: Norton Gold Fields Limited
Norton Gold Fields is an exceptional employer located in Kalgoorlie/Boulder, offering a permanent full-time role as a LV Mobile Maintenance Planner. With a strong focus on safety and employee well-being, the company provides an attractive remuneration package that includes residential and site allowances, comprehensive health insurance, and generous long service leave benefits. Employees are encouraged to grow within a supportive team environment that values open communication and continuous improvement.
Contact Details:
Norton Gold Fields Limited Recruitment Team
