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Operator
Dump Truck Jobs in Western Australia by WorkPac Group
Published Date: 20/05/2019
Job Advertiser: WorkPac Group
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Job Description: Operator Jobs in Western Australia
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This is a sample Western Australian WorkPac Group job from WorkPac Group, who are a leading labour hire company in Western Australia.
Apply directly to WorkPac Group by clicking the link at the bottom of the page.
Local position
Ongoing role
Opportunity of permanency
About the Role
WorkPac is currently seeking experienced Vacuum Truck Operators and High Pressure Water Blasters to work across various sites in Collie.
Duties and Responsibilities
Driving and operating vacuum trucks on site
High pressure water blasting
Setting up equipment and hoses
Pre-start inspections
Skills and Experience
Heavy Rigid Drivers Licence essential
Current Confined Space and Working at Heights tickets essential
Water Jetting Accreditations desirable
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening
About WorkPac
WorkPac is Australia’s leading, privately owned recruitment provider to the mining, construction, engineering, oil and gas and healthcare sectors. We are proud to partner with some of the country’s leading companies to deliver rewarding career opportunities. Looking after our employees is important to us. Through our myrewards platform, we offer benefi
Apply for the Operator job on the WorkPac website here: Operator
Category: Mining, Oil & Gas
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Job Description: Operator Jobs in Western Australia
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This is a sample job in Western Australia for Operator. are one of the bigger labour hire companies in Australia. They continually advertise a wide range of jobs in the mines.
How to apply for the WorkPac Group Operator job
Apply for the job on the WorkPac Group website here: Operator
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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