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Trainee Dump Truck Operator – New South Wales

The client Bengalla has an amazing opportunity for Trainees in the Upper Hunter!

They are seeking applications from those who would like to undertake a Certificate III Surface Extraction Operation Dump Truck Program, at the Bengalla Mine site near Muswellbrook.

Dump Truck Operator Trainee Mining Job Bengalla Mine Site NSW

To be successful in this position,

You will have a strong and honest work ethic and be able to demonstrate a personal commitment to safety.
Successful applicants will be employed by WorkPac, and will join the production team at the local Bengalla mine site as a Dump Truck Operator.
Candidates must be able to provide a residential address located within 60km of Muswellbrook on application and have a full manual drivers license.
Due to the high demand of applications, only those progressing to the next stage of the recruitment process will be contacted in the coming weeks.

All phone calls will be directed to apply online only. There client Bengalla has an amazing opportunity for Trainees in the Upper Hunter!

All phone calls will be directed to apply online only.

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How to apply

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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).