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Dump Truck Operator – Coal Mining Jobs

Stellar Recruitment operate and specialize in the Mining Recruitment sector since the company’s beginning in 2006. They offer a wide array of mining recruitment and workforce solutions across a range of positions.

About the role:

You will be working for a mine owner operator that recruits on merit and celebrate the individual contribution that each person can make as well as fostering a culture which supports diversity and inclusiveness through living their Core Values every day.

Duties:

You will be required to maintain a high standard of communication with other operators, assist in traffic management and a high standard of housekeeping of equipment. Proven experience on the following equipment is required:

Haul Truck: CAT 785 or 789, 793 & 797

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Skills & Experience:

You must display a stable work history with a minimum of 12 months coal mining experience in a production operation capacity. You must have a safety first attitude and a positive can do work ethic. Successful candidates must be able to supply

Standard 11 Induction Training
Coal board medical
RII or equivalent competencies

Benefits:

They are offering an immediate start for these roles. Your roster will be Monday to Friday working 10 hour shifts. You will have the luxury of being home every night and have every weekend off. You will be paid for every hour worked at $42 per hour with an estimated annual earnings of $109,500 per year + super.

If you feel you have the required skills and are searching to join a professional team, please apply online now with an up to date CV.

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How to Apply:

Please note these are not trainee positions and candidates will only be contacted if they meet the above criteria

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic mining operation that recognizes achievement and offers genuine career opportunities. Don’t forget you will need the appropriate mine site qualifications such as Standard 11 Induction Training

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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

dump truck operator job salaries Queensland Australia - iMINCO

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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

Caterpillar Haul truck 785

The Caterpillar 785 Haul Truck, Dump Truck or off-road truck as they are called in the U.S. are still used across the world in open-cut mining operations. This huge truck has proven it’s worth for many years and has often been the entry-level truck for new operators.

Progressing when competent, operators move up to the larger CAT 793 and CAT 797 truck, giving them the confidence and ability to handle larger load capacities on a range of challenging mine sites.

One of the biggest advantages you can get if you are looking to learn how to drive these big machines is to get to know the finer details.

Learn more about the Caterpillar 785D mining haul truck here.

Caterpillar Haul truck 793

The 793F has a load cpacityof 226.8 ton (US) and a top speed of 60 kilometres an hour. It's a turbocharged air-to-air aftercooled diesel engine that has enhanced power management capability for maximum hauling performance. The C175-16 is a 16-cylinder, four-stroke design that uses long, effective power strokes for optimum efficiency.

The 793F, is an autonomous-driven truck. Over 100 793F trucks are now operating via Command for hauling, the Cat autonomous truck operations system, which is a part of Cat MineStar™

Caterpillar Haul truck 789

The Caterpillar 789 dump truck is typically used in open pit mining. The 789 has a capacity of 177 tonnes, and its engine can produce 1770 horsepower.

There are hundreds of CAT 789 dump trucks on various mine sites in Australia; working hard in open-cut coal mines as well as hauling raw iron ore dirt across the open, dusty mine sites of Western Australia.

Resources and Infrastructure Industry (RII)

Commonly refered to as Black Coal Competency (BCC), the RII competency is one that can be attained by an operator who has previously worked in the industry and has completed a number of operating hours on various types of machinery.

RII competency is granted to prove correct and safe operation of mine site machinery. It is a very useful qualification to have, as it confirms the operator has the required experience and expertise.

Find out more about RII Competencies here

You can transfer your nationally recognised civil Excavator, Front End Loader or Dozer tickets only to RII Black Coal Competencies.

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