Underground Dump Truck Operator - Nipper Service Crew - iMINCO

Underground owner operator is looking to expand their crews, 7/7 roster on a high performing production team

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Market leading underground owner operator is searching to expand their crews.

Underground Dump Truck Operator

About the role

Working underground on a 7/7 roster as part of a high performing production team. Inspect, repair and install various service equipment as necessary or as directed by Supervisor, such as ladders in escape ways, electrical cables (low voltage), Mono pumps, and secondary fans (removal and installation)

What you’ll need to succeed

Previous experience underground in a similar role. The ability to pass a pre-employment medical and provide a national police clearance.

What you’ll get in return

Immediate starts and great rates. These are temporary to permanent roles for the right candidate.

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How to Apply

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now‘ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Lauren Richards now on 08 9226 5766 or email [email protected].
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In conjunction with the client, and there commitment to achieving a diverse workforce, they also strongly encourage applications from Females, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Hays are an equal opportunity employer and working in accordance with client to achieve equality under the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 WA Legislation (section 31).

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