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Mackay & Coalfields, Queensland location.
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.
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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785, 793 Dump Tuck – New Mine Project
Further information on Caterpillar Dump Truck s 793F Overview
The mining sector is always changing and so is the equipment and machinery. As a haul truck or general machinery operator and for those who are new to the mining sector, there is a huge benefit to learn as much as you can about CAT trucks.
Caterpillar 793F Haul Truck Overview
SPECIFICATIONS
- �Engine Model Cat C175-16
- Gross Power – SAE J1995 1976.0 kW
- Chassis Weight 122300.0 kg
- Nominal Payload Capacity 226.8 tonnes
- Top Speed – Loaded 60.0 km/h
Further information on this model
Do your research on the Cat 793D detail information page www.cat.com/793F haul truck�
SES Labour Solutions�are excited to be partnered with�Macmahon Contractors�to deliver a new mining project in Central Queensland located 2 hours from Mackay.
5 year production and maintenance contract
With a 5 year production and maintenance contract it presents an outstanding opportunity for experienced operators�to become a part of this new team and contribute to the success and culture of the project.
They are now in the ramp up phase as they start recruiting for a start date after July.
They have a number of all-round operator�positions on offer across the project operating CAT 785 and CAT 793 Haul Truck, so get your resume in fast!
Experienced operators�with relevant mine site experience operating Caterpillar equipment are encouraged to apply.
To be successful in the role you will possess the following;
- Previous mine site experience operating CAT 785 or CAT 793
- An eagerness to join the team with the view to a long term career within the business
- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing
- Current Coal Board medical and Standard 11 Induction Training
On offer is the chance to work on a large, impressive project, with an organisation poised for further growth that will be offering long term employment opportunities for candidates that deliver results, are safety orientated and want to work within a supportive and progressive company culture.
How to apply for the job with Stellar Recruitment
Email a copy of your updated resume to [email protected]
..or read more about the 785, 793 Haul Truck job in the Mackay Coalfields on SEEK
Further information on Caterpillar Dump trucks 785 Overview
The mining sector is always changing and so is the equipment and machinery. As a haul truck or general machinery operator and for those who are new to the mining sector, there is a huge benefit to learn as much as you can about CAT trucks.
Caterpillar Haul Truck 785D
CAT 785D haul truck specs
WEIGHTS – APPROXIMATE
| Gross Machine Operating Weight (GMW) | 249476.0 kg |
| Engine Model | Cat� 3512C HD |
| Top Speed – Loaded | 54.8 km/h |
| Maximum Target Payload | 143.0 tonnes |
| Maximum Target Payload | 143.0 tonnes |
Further information on this model
Do your research on the Cat 785D detail information page www.cat.com/785D haul truck
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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
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™
Read more about the CAT 793 automomous mining dump truck on our website.
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.
Read more about the CAT 789 mining dump truck on our website.
