Dump Truck Operator FIFO Roster Gold Mine Western Australia - iMINCO

Currently Seeking for Experienced Dump Truck Operator FIFO Roster Gold Mine - Western Australia

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Dump Truck Operator FIFO Roster

Dump Truck Operator FIFO Roster Gold Mine Western Australia

Experienced dump truck operators Komatsu 785 required for a Gold Mine in Western Australia. The role will be based on a 2/1 roster, flying in and out from Perth only.

  • 2/1 FIFO Roster
  • ASAP start
  • Ongoing work

Dump Truck Operator FIFO Roster Gold Mine Western Australia-iMINCO.net Mining Information

Applicants MUST have previous experience operating Komatsu 785 dump trucks or similar within a mining production environment.

To be considered for the role the following is needed:

Dump Truck Operator FIFO Roster Gold Mine Western Australia-iMINCO.net Mining Information

  • Mining experience
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Dump Truck ticket or VOC
  • Ability to pass stringent medical requirements including drug and alcohol screening.

Ongoing work for candidates.

DT Workforce (a division of Downing Teal) was created in response to a growing demand by Downing Teal’s loyal customer base for a professional approach to blue collar recruitment. Since this time DT Workforce has developed into Australia’s premier blue collar personnel recruiter for the mining, engineering, construction, processing and industrial sectors.

To be considered for the role, please forward your resume through the link provided.

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This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic mining operation that recognizes achievement and offers genuine career opportunities. Submit an application for this position, use the Apply button below. 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

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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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