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You need a Standard 11 Mining Induction to be eligible for this job. If you don't have one and are not sure what this is, click the Standard 11 Mining Induction link further down the page.

Only applicants with real skills should apply. When sending in your application for the job, be sure to highlight the skills you have which are relevant.

Safety is a high priority in this industry. This job requires you to have a heightened sense of awareness and also appreciate the importance of safety in the workplace.

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Opportunities exist for skilled and experienced Dump Truck mining operators for a contract in the Middlemount area.

An absolute commitment to working safely, complying with all site safety standards and ensuring a safe and environmentally healthy workplace is essential.

It is important that you have the ability and mindset to maintain high standards of personal safety, equipment serviceability, housekeeping and compliance with mine working procedures.

The successful candidates must have the following in order to be considered for these positions:

  • Civil, coal or hard rock experience on min Cat 789 rear dump truck;
  • A willingness to work rotating rosters;
  • Ability to contribute and work positively in a team environment;
  • Coal board medical;
  • Standard 11 Induction Training;
  • Provide a clear drug and alcohol test.

Camp accommodation will be provided while working on site.

Please note that WorkPac are not employing trainees or clean skins at this time, only experienced people need apply.

Tips on how to apply for the Middlemount Dump Truck Operator job with WorkPac.

iMINCO have crated some additional resources to help you get this WorkPac job. It’s important to research the job thoroughly as well as look into the employer and location of the position. The first step is to make certain your resume is current and targeted at this job. The tip here is to look at how the job has been written and pick out the important keywords in the ad.

WorkPac are searching for experienced operators with CAT 789 experience, so this has to be at the top of your resume. What’s also important to note is that this job will be favoured to those who show a high regard for safety. As you can see in the second sentence, the work safety and safely appear frequently; therefore, add any references to safety to the top of your resume.

As this is a Queensland mining operation, a Standard 11 Induction Training is an absolute requirement as is a current Coal Board Medical. Not forgetting the standard drug and alcohol test, which is becoming more and more of a requirement these days.

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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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