Development Bogger Operator

Marble Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 96,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DIDO arrangement

Accommodation provided

Food and fuel allowances

7:7 roster

Permanent employment potential

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Marble Group is seeking experienced Development Bogger Operators to move away from FIFO without sacrificing earnings. DIDO arrangements with motel-style accommodation, meals and fuel allowances are provided while on swing.

Join an underground development team in a Bendigo region mine, operating CAT R2900 loaders, bogging, loading trucks and supporting Jumbo drilling and ground support. We offer a 7:7 continuous day/night roster, ongoing casual employment, relocation assistance, and competitive

Qualifications

• Previous underground Development Bogger operating experience required.
• Experience operating underground loaders in hard rock mining.
• Experience bogging development headings and loading underground trucks.
• CAT R2900 experience highly regarded.
• Experience working with Jumbo Operators and development crews.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to work independently underground.
• Comfortable working a continuous rotating day/night roster.

Responsibilities

• Operate CAT R2900 underground loaders across development headings.
• Bog development headings and load underground trucks.
• Load material and manage waste underground.
• Maintain clean headings to support drilling and ground support.
• Coordinate with Jumbo Operators and crews to progress development.
• Assist with stockpile management and material handling.
• Perform pre-start inspections and report faults.
• Follow underground traffic management and safe operating procedures.

Skills

Underground mining experience

Safety conscious

Independent worker

Roster flexibility

Tools

CAT R2900

Job description

We are looking for experienced Development Bogger Operator's looking to move away from FIFO without compromising on earning potential.

For those living outside the local area, Marble offers DIDO arrangements with motel/hotel-style accommodation, food and fuel allowances provided while on swing. You can enjoy the benefits of working at an established underground mine without needing to relocate or commit to FIFO.

What's on offer

• Ongoing casual employment through Marble.
• Competitive rates of $70.00 to $80.00ph + superannuation.
• DIDO with motel/hotel-style accommodation provided while on swing.
• Food and fuel allowances provided by Marble.
• 7:7 continuous day/night roster offering an excellent work-life balance.
• Join an experienced underground development team supporting ongoing mine expansion.
• Work with underground mining equipment in a narrow-vein environment.
• Permanent employment and relocation assistance may also be available for candidates looking to settle in the Bendigo region.

The role

You'll be responsible for supporting underground development activities, ensuring headings are cleared efficiently and safely to allow drilling, ground support and development work to continue.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Operating CAT R2900 underground loaders across development headings.
• Bogging blasted material from development faces and headings.
• Loading trucks and managing the movement of waste and ore underground.
• Maintaining clean and accessible headings to support Jumbo drilling and ground support activities.
• Working closely with Jumbo Operators and development crews to maintain development advance.
• Assisting with stockpile management and general underground material handling.
• Completing pre-start inspections and reporting equipment faults or defects.
• Following underground traffic management procedures and maintaining safe operating practices.

What we're looking for

We're specifically looking for operators who have worked in underground mines and understand the importance of keeping development headings moving.

• Previous underground Development Bogger operating experience essential.
• Proven experience operating underground loaders in hard rock mining.
• Experience bogging development headings and loading underground trucks.
• CAT R2900 experience highly regarded.
• Experience working alongside Jumbo Operators and development crews.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to work independently underground.
• Comfortable working a continuous rotating day/night roster.

Please note that this position requires previous underground Bogger operating experience and is not suitable for entry-level candidates.

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