Articulated Dump Truck Operators - Approx $3,700 per week, DIDO

Workfast; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation and Camp provided

Job summary

Workfast is seeking an experienced Articulated Dump Truck Operator to join a major Tier 1 rail project in the Cootamundra region, NSW. You will operate ADTs, perform pre-start checks, manage payloads and maintain safety on a live rail site with long shifts and overtime.

Accommodation and camp are provided. The role requires proven rail earthworks experience, RIW card, VOC and CAT 3 rail medical, along with a valid driver’s licence and the ability to pass on-site drug and alcohol tests.

Qualifications

• Current RIW card and CAT 3 rail medical required.
• VOC/Verification of Competency is preferred.
• Construction White Card and a valid licence are essential.
• Ability to pass on-site Drug & Alcohol screening.

Responsibilities

• Operate articulated dump trucks safely and efficiently.
• Transport soil, rock, gravel, sand and bulk materials between areas.
• Conduct pre-start inspections and routine maintenance checks.
• Load/unload materials with correct payload limits.
• Navigate difficult terrain following site traffic plans.
• Communicate with supervisors and other operators via radio.
• Perform daily housekeeping and basic servicing.
• Maintain production records and site documentation.
• Adhere to WHS policies and safety standards.
• Assist with general earthworks and haulage as required.

Skills

Safe operation

Rail/earthworks experience

Communication

Education

RIW Card (Rail Industry Worker)

CAT 3 Rail Medical

VOC (Verification of Competency)

Construction White Card

Valid Driver’s Licence

Drug & Alcohol screening clearance

Job description

Articulated Dump Truck Operators - Approx $3,700 per week, DIDO

Workfast is looking for an experienced Articulated Dump Truck Operators to join a major Railproject in the Cootamundra region, NSW.

Pay Rate: $43.00p/hr + Overtime + Super
Location: Cootamundra, NSW (Tier 1 Rail Project)
Hours: 10-12 hour shifts; Monday – Sunday
Roster: 2:1 - DIDO
Accommodation and Camp provided
Start Date: ASAP

This is a high-priority role on a major Tier 1 infrastructure program. The project requires high-precision operating within a live rail environment, focusing on essential corridor upgrades and intricate civil installations.

What You Will Be Doing

Operated articulated dump trucks safely and efficiently

Transported soil, rock, gravel, sand, and other bulk materials between excavation, stockpile, and disposal areas.

Conducted pre-start inspections and routine maintenance checks to ensure equipment was safe and operational.

Loaded and unloaded materials while maintaining correct payload limits and site safety requirements.

Navigated uneven and challenging terrain while adhering to site traffic management plans.

Communicated effectively with supervisors, excavator operators, loaders, and other plant operators via two-way radio.

Performed daily housekeeping and basic servicing, including refuelling and reporting mechanical issues.

Maintained accurate production records and completed required site documentation.

Complied with all WHS policies, environmental procedures, and site-specific safety standards.

Assisted with general earthworks, bulk excavation, road construction, and haulage operations as required.

Worked efficiently in high-production environments while meeting daily project targets.

Demonstrated safe operation in wet weather, confined spaces, and steep or uneven ground conditions.

What You Need

RIW Card (Rail Industry Worker) – Bonus

CAT 3 Rail Medical – Bonus

Current VOC (Verification of Competency)

Statement of Attainment

Construction White Card

Valid Driver’s Licence.

Proven experience in detailed civil or rail earthworks.

Ability to pass regular on-site Drug & Alcohol screening.

Opportunity to work on the landmarkRail Tier 1 project.

Consistent hours with plenty of overtime available.

Working with a leading team dedicated to site safety and career longevity.

About Us

Workfast is a labour hire company working with some of Australia's largest and leading building companies. We operate in all states of Australia and our employees work in all industries. When you join our team we make sure that you're looked after, paid well and that we follow all Australian Fair Work standards.

Workfast embraces diversity and encourages applications from all people. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at any time of application. All personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with the Privacy Act 1988.

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