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CAT 789 Operator Jobs NSW

CAT 789 Operator Jobs NSW

Dump Truck Operator Roles Singleton NSW 2330

WorkPac are searching to hire CAT 789 Dump Truck Drivers or equivalent for work in Singleton NSW. If you’ve got the listed requirements be sure to end over a resume!

  • $46.50 + Increase per skill level
  • Permanency after 6 months
  • Lifestyle Roster (4/5/5/4) & Chance to utilise skills
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About the mining client:

Their client is situated 15kms Southwest of Singleton and produces approximately 12 million tonnes of semi soft coking coal and thermal coal annually. They are renowned for their qualities and culture within the Hunter Valley.

About the mining dump truck job:

Their client is searching for experienced dump truck operators for work on a mine site, local to the Singleton Area. They are seeking operators who are interested in working a 12.5hr lifestyle day and night roster 5/4/5/5/4/5.

Multi skilled operators encouraged to apply as this site DOES utilise skills! Paying $46.50 – $49hr depending on skill set.

To be successful in this NSW mining operator role:

  • Have 12 + months  mine experience operating Dump Trucks equivalent competency for a KOM 830E or CAT 789/ greater
  • Provide signed competencies to verify experience
  • Be able to provide a minimum of 2 work related supervisor references
  • Have a flexible ‘can do’ attitude, as cultural fit to this site is very important to their client

You will be required to:

  • Work a lifestyle rotating day and night shift roster
  • Pass a D&A test and undertake a full functional medical

About the mining company: 

WorkPac is Australia’s leading, privately owned recruitment provider to the mining, construction, engineering, oil and gas and healthcare sectors. They are proud to partner with some of the country’s leading companies to deliver rewarding career opportunities.

 

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Dump Truck Operator Salaries

How much do dump truck production operators earn in the mines?

Depending on where you live, or which state the mine is located in, as you can see from the information below, the salaries are very different. In Queensland and New South Wales, mining wages are pretty much the same for Dump Truck Operators. Working at a Western Australian mine you can expect to earn about 20% more than if you worked in QLD or NSW.

Dump truck operator jobs are advertised on SEEK and other mining jobs boards regularly.

According to online jobs website Indeed (au.indeed.com), the average salary for a Dump Truck Production Operator in Australia is $41.98 per hour. Salary estimates are based on 326 salaries submitted anonymously to Indeed by Dump Truck Drivers. The data was collected from past and present job ads on Indeed over the last 36 months.

Payscale.com Dump Truck Driver Pay Estimates

Looking at the salary of an entry-level Dump Truck Driver with less than 1 year experience, you can expect to earn an average hourly wage (includes bonus, and overtime pay) of AU$42 based on 24 pay reviews.

With so many different and conflicting articles about salaries, it's difficult to know what the exact take home pay is for a Dump Truck Operator.

Blackwater, Queensland Dump Truck Salaries +40%

According to Payscale.com, Dump Truck Operators in the Queensland Bowen Basin area of Blackwater, earn an average of 39.7% more than the national average. Dump Truck Operators also get more money in Western Australia (26.6% more) and Kalgoorlie (17.0% more). The lowest salaries can be found in Melbourne, Victoria (19.6% less), Brisbane, Queensland (16.2% less) and Sydney, New South Wales (14.3% less).

SEEK mining job salaries for dump truck production operators

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What are dump truck operator employers looking for?

The following list is a collection of requirements you'll find in most advertised dump truckk operator jobs

  • Experience operating CAT trucks
  • A willingness to work rotating rosters
  • Ability to contribute and work positively in a team environment
  • Able to pass a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol test
  • Competitive Hourly Rate plus super on all hours worked
  • Current Drivers Licence
  • Current Standard 11 or willing to obtain a Standard 11
  • Have a strong commitment to safety and Zero Harm and ensure this is a
  • priority and at the forefront of all your decision-making
  • Have a strong work history
  • High level of safety awareness
  • Relevant current RII Competencies
  • Relevant RII/ SSE sign offs/ Competencies
  • Right to work in Australia - Birth Certificate or Australian Passport
  • Sound Work History
  • Be reliable and a team player
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