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Truck drivers use heavy vehicles such as haul packs to transport goods and materials from one area to another. Truck drivers in the minerals industry may perform the following tasks:
- Check brakes, oil, tyres, electrical systems, water, hydraulics and air;
- Load, or supervise loading, material onto the truck;
- Transport material to destination, and
- Maintain log books.
Wages
Dump Truck Operator: $60,000 “” $105,000+
Qualifications
Entry is generally through a nationally recognised haul truck training course (RIIMPO311A ““ Conduct Haul Truck Operations), a traineeship and/or at least 1 year`s relevant experience.
Mining companies and contractors are the main employers of truck drivers in the mining industry.
Here is a link to more information on a Dump Truck Course you can undertake to work in the Australian mines
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
Resources and Infrastructure Industry (RII)
Commonly refered to as Black Coal Competency (BCC), the RII competency is one that can be attained by an operator who has previously worked in the industry and has completed a number of operating hours on various types of machinery.
RII competency is granted to prove correct and safe operation of mine site machinery. It is a very useful qualification to have, as it confirms the operator has the required experience and expertise.
Find out more about RII Competencies here
You can transfer your nationally recognised civil Excavator, Front End Loader or Dozer tickets only to RII Black Coal Competencies.
4 Comments
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Hi my name is Chloe
I have finished year 12 and was looking for jobs in the mines but not sure what to do or how to apply. If someone could give me some advice or direction on what to do that would be grateful. thank you!-
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Hi Chloe and thanks for your question.
The best advice we can give you is to download the iMINCO ebooks on mining and mining jobs. They are packed with information to help you.
Go to the iMINCO mining ebooks page and download the ones you need.
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Hi my names darryl and i got into a training programme to get my Dump truck operators ticket and black coal (surface) out of hundreds i made it to the final 12 and after 4 mths of intense traning on the job and in the classroom!! I passed and became Qualified to operate dump trucks!! we were to get a job with goldings but they said because of the down turn in the aconomy only some were given a job!! I am a non smoker a non drinker and want to be a good provider to my kids and a good roll model and i am an indigenous man from Australia!! i am a hard worker and feel that if a company out there gives me a job i will be one of there best assetts ever!! Contact me if you have a vacancy!! Sincerly Darryl Black. My Ph number is 04881927**
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Hi i am trying to get into the mines
I have my Generic Black coal induction & medical
My dump truck Competency for Quarry work
MNQ.OP/23A a Front end load Ticket my WHO&S
in construction CERT III in construction
But can’t get my foot in the door i have already spent a lot of money
Can you help
Regards
John