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Experienced Mining Production Operators

Competitive Hourly Rate
Long Term Roles on 2:1 Roster
Excellent Camp Facilities

Mining Production Operators Western Australia

Due to continued growth in ongoing open cut mining projects, Client is searching for experienced Mining Production Operators. These positions are open to residents of Western Australia – FIFO from Perth only.

What You Receive

You will have the opportunity to work for one of the top resource companies within Western Australia on a series of ongoing projects.
You will be rewarded on a weekly basis with competitive pay rates by a company that is focused on ensuring your ongoing safety and job satisfaction.

What you MUST have to be considered for this role:

At least 2 years’ in an open cut mining environment is essential;
Proven Experience operating the following equipment
- CAT D10/D11 Dozers

Mining Production Operators Western Australia

Excavators over 200 Tonne
Liebherr 9800 & 9400, Komatsu PC4000 experience preferred
Electric or Mechanical Dump Trucks

Minimum of current C-Class license
You MUST be a resident of Western Australia – FIFO from Perth (Please note that only people living in WA will be considered).

Mining Production Operators Western Australia

You will also have:

Good work ethic and time keeping skills;
Attention to detail and ability to cope with pressure and deadlines;
Ability to work in a team and autonomously;
Clear and confident communication skills.

As part of the selection process, suitable candidates will be required to participate in and pass a pre-employment medical including a drug & alcohol screen.

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Mining Production Operators Western Australia

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What you need to do next…
If you live in Perth, feel you meet the above requirements, are keen to take on a new and exciting opportunity, and work for an employer that is committed to supporting your career.

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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).