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Heavy Excavator and Dump Trucks Operators Mining Project in QLD

Celotti Workforce is seeking experienced Excavator Operators to join clients works at the Brisbane Airport Project.  You will be working Monday to Friday, 10hr days.  You will be required to operate varying sized excavators and have excellent skill level.

Ideal Candidate:

• Excavator Ticket RII, OHS accepted.
• Minimum 5 years civil site experience
• 3 x relevant and recent references
• Construction (White/Blue) Card
• Current Drivers License and reliable transport
• Commitment to working in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol screen.

About: 

CELOTTI WORKFORCE is a specialist provider of temporary and permanent blue and white collar staff to the building, infrastructure and resources sectors across Australia. We seek the highest calibre candidates for our assignments which span small to major engineering and construction projects and mainstream operations in our select sectors.

Supporting Diversity:

CELOTTI WORKFORCE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. They believe in strength through diversity. They are committed to providing an inclusive, respectful and fair working environment; encouraging applications from women, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islanders, and people of all backgrounds and beliefs to apply for positions.

If you feel you have the required skills and are searching to join a professional team, please apply online now with an up to date CV.

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To Apply:

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic mining operation that recognizes achievement and offers genuine career opportunities. Don’t forget you will need the appropriate mine site qualifications such as Standard 11 Induction Training

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.