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Trainee Dump Truck Operator

Always wanted to get into the Mines? Here’s your chance! Trainee Dump Truck Operators WANTED!

Seeking applications from those who would like to undertake a 12 month Dump Truck Trainee ship program, at a local Muswellbrook Mine.

To be a member of their team, you will have a high regard for the value of teamwork, a strong work ethic to ensure all goals of the client are met, by acting with honesty and integrity.
You will need to demonstrate you are the type of person who will take personal accountability and responsibility for your actions. They are searching for people who will strive to work towards meeting or exceeding the clients business plan targets.

Successful applicants will be employed by WorkPac, and will join the production team at a local mine site as a Trainee Dump Truck Operator.

Candidates must be able to provide a residential address located within 60km of Muswellbrook on application and have a Full Drivers Licence.

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. Phone calls will be directed to apply online only.

Why WorkPac?

They utilize the skills of each group member to provide specialized solutions for our clients. Whether it be a large workforce deployment, national training program or planned maintenance services, the WorkPac Group provides superior outcomes for any project size.

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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).