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Mackay & Coalfields, Queensland location.You need a Standard 11 Mining Induction to be eligible for this job. If you don't have one and are not sure what this is, click the Standard 11 Mining Induction link further down the page.
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Haul Truck Jobs Mackay
WorkPac are searching for people to operate CAT 777, 789, 793 Haul Trucks for jobs out in Mackay & Coalfields.
About the Role :
Reporting to the production superintendent, you will operate mobile plant equipment, consisting of CAT 777, 789, 793 Haul Trucks. As a key member of a high performing team, you will play an integral role in implementing the client’s production requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Operate mobile plant equipment, consisting of CAT 777, 789, 793
- Work rotating 7/7 roster
- Pre-start checks
- Maintain equipment
- Operate equipment safely
- Follow company policies and procedures
Skills/Experience :
- 2 years mine site operating experience
- Drivers Licence
- Current Standard 11 Induction Training Induction
- Coal Board Medical (or willing to obtain)
- RII Competencies for Haul truck or SSE signed skills list
- Dumps & Tip Heads experience
- Black Coal Competencies for Haul Truck and Water Truck Operations Desirable
- A medical including drug and alcohol testing is required as part of the recruitment process.
Benefits :
- Camp and meals provided
- 7/7 Roster, rotating days and nights
- Ongoing Role.
- BIBO from Mackay
About the Client :
Their client is a coal producer and supplier of metallurgical coal operating on a site in the Moranbah Region and are seeking skilled, experienced and safety minded individuals to join their production team in ongoing opportunities.
About WorkPac :
WorkPac is Australia’s leading, privately owned recruitment provider to the mining, construction, engineering, oil and gas and healthcare sectors. They are proud to partner with some of the country’s leading companies to deliver rewarding career opportunities. Looking after their employees is important to us. Through their my-rewards platform, they offer benefits from retail rewards through to financial, health cover, insurance, superannuation services and more.
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Caterpillar Haul truck 777
The Caterpillar 777 is a 100-ton haul truck, typically used in open pit mining, manufactured by Caterpillar Inc. The first model of Caterpillar 777 was introduced in 1974. Its diesel engine is capable of putting out 870 horsepower. The 777D, introduced in 1996, was powered by a 938-horsepower diesel.
This truck is one of the entry-level haul trucks most new operators will learn on. Once competent, they will move up to the larger 785, especially when working on a coal mining site.
Caterpillar Haul truck 793
The 793F has a load cpacityof 226.8 ton (US) and a top speed of 60 kilometres an hour. It's a turbocharged air-to-air aftercooled diesel engine that has enhanced power management capability for maximum hauling performance. The C175-16 is a 16-cylinder, four-stroke design that uses long, effective power strokes for optimum efficiency.
The 793F, is an autonomous-driven truck. Over 100 793F trucks are now operating via Command for hauling, the Cat autonomous truck operations system, which is a part of Cat MineStar™
Read more about the CAT 793 automomous mining dump truck on our website.
Caterpillar Haul truck 789
The Caterpillar 789 dump truck is typically used in open pit mining. The 789 has a capacity of 177 tonnes, and its engine can produce 1770 horsepower.
There are hundreds of CAT 789 dump trucks on various mine sites in Australia; working hard in open-cut coal mines as well as hauling raw iron ore dirt across the open, dusty mine sites of Western Australia.
Read more about the CAT 789 mining dump truck on our website.
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.
