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HD Fitter Positions QLD

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HD Fitter Positions QLD – DIDO

The GO2 People are trying to fill HD Fitter Positions for mines in QLD.

Apply Here on SEEK – HD Fitter Job Positions

  • Accommodation, Transport & Meals Provided
  • Good hourly rate plus penalties
  • Heavy Earthmoving Equipment Experience

The GO2 People have built a reputation for our ability to provide quality project staffing solutions across a range of industry sectors and, as such, we have been involved in some of Australia’s largest projects in the construction, mining and resources sectors in recent years.

Our team has been strategically developed to ensure we take an innovative and proactive approach to securing the best talent in the market in a short period of time and, by doing so, providing the desired outcomes for both client and candidate.

We are currently searching to employ experienced HD Fitters completing Maintenance, Servicing and Breakdowns on a large range of Heavy Earthmoving equipment. The role will see you working 12 hours a day on a 7:7 or lifestyle 5:4 day/night roster. These roles offer an opportunity to lead to full time permanent employment after satisfactory completion of probationary period.

If successful, you will also be provided with camp accommodation, meals and transport to site daily.

Key responsibilities for this position include though not limited to:

  • Maintenance and repair of large earthmoving equipment
  • Strict adherence to all health and safety requirements on site
  • Working day and night shift

As an experienced HD Fitter you will be able to work on a combination of large mining equipment including:

  • Dump Trucks (Caterpillar 773, 777, 785, 793, Komatsu)
  • Dozer (Track and Wheel – Caterpillar D11, D10)
  • Graders (Caterpillar 24M 16M)
  • Loader (992G)
  • Excavators (Liebherr 996B, Komatsu PC1250, PC5500)
  • Roller (Caterpillar)
  • Water Trucks (Volvo)

To be successful for the HD Fitter Positions QLD you MUST have :

  • Experience working as an HD Fitter on large mining earthmoving equipment
  • Diesel Mechanic Trade Qualification (or equivalent)
  • Commitment to working in a safe and efficient manner
  • 2x References to support your application
  • Own Reliable Transport

Apply Here on SEEK – HD Fitter Job Positions

Alternatively call for a confidential discussion on(07) 31641494

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The GO2 People also offer job seekers a huge selection of career pathways across many industries, including;

  • Major infrastructure
  • Mining / Resources
  • Warehousing / Logistics
  • Construction / Engineering
  • Electrical/Energy
  • Waste Management

iMINCO helps jobseekers find the best mining jobs like the GO2 People’s HD Fitter Positions QLD.

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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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      Caterpillar Haul truck 777

      The Caterpillar 777 is a 100-ton haul truck, typically used in open pit mining, manufactured by Caterpillar Inc. The first model of Caterpillar 777 was introduced in 1974. Its diesel engine is capable of putting out 870 horsepower. The 777D, introduced in 1996, was powered by a 938-horsepower diesel.

      This truck is one of the entry-level haul trucks most new operators will learn on. Once competent, they will move up to the larger 785, especially when working on a coal mining site.

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      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

      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.