Dump Truck Operator

Brunel; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Super Paid on all hours

Salary sacrificing

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Corporate discounts

Job summary

Brunel is seeking an experienced Dump Truck Operator to join a busy open-cut mining operation in Australia. You will operate large rigid haul trucks (CAT 785/789/793 and similar) across load and haul circuits, transporting ore and waste between loading areas, dumps, and stockpiles.

You will work with a skilled production crew to meet daily targets, perform pre-start inspections, and maintain safe operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' production mining experience operating rigid haul trucks.
• Proven experience operating CAT 789 or larger haul trucks.
• Open-cut mining experience, ideally within coal production.
• Current Coal Board Medical.
• Current Standard 11 (S11).
• Current Australian Driver's Licence and ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol screen.
• Two recent, contactable employment references.

Responsibilities

• Operate rigid haul trucks safely and efficiently in a production environment.
• Work within established load and haul circuits to meet daily production targets.
• Transport ore and waste to correct dumps, stockpiles and processing areas.
• Coordinate with Excavator and Loader Operators during loading activities.
• Perform pre-start inspections and report faults promptly.
• Maintain communication with supervisors, dispatch and other operators.
• Follow site procedures, JHAs, Take 5s and other safety requirements.
• Contribute to safe, consistent production targets as part of the wider crew.

Job description

Join an experienced production team operating large rigid dump trucks in a load and haul environment. Enjoy a 7:7 roster, competitive rates, long-term work and opportunities to upskill across additional machinery.

Client Details

Our client is an established mining and civil contractor delivering large-scale projects across Australia. With a strong presence across the resources sector, they have built a reputation for safe, reliable operations and creating long-term opportunities for their workforce.

People are at the heart of their operations, with a strong focus on teamwork, safety and providing a supportive environment where employees can develop their skills and progress their careers. Operators work alongside experienced production teams using quality equipment across well-established mining operations.

With stable, long-term projects, competitive conditions and genuine opportunities for training and upskilling, this is an excellent opportunity for experienced mining operators looking to join a respected contractor and build a secure, long-term career in the industry.

Description

As a Dump Truck Operator, you'll work as part of an experienced production crew carrying out load and haul activities across a busy open-cut mining operation.

Your primary responsibility will be safely operating large rigid haul trucks, including CAT 785, 789, 793 and other site fleet, transporting ore and waste between loading areas, dumps, stockpiles and designated locations.

Day-to-day duties will include:

• Operating rigid haul trucks safely and efficiently in a production environment
• Working within established load and haul circuits to meet daily production targets
• Transporting ore and waste to the correct dumps, stockpiles and processing areas
• Working closely with Excavator and Loader Operators during loading activities
• Following designated haul routes, speed limits and site traffic management procedures
• Completing pre-start inspections and identifying equipment faults or defects
• Monitoring truck performance and reporting mechanical or safety issues promptly
• Maintaining communication with supervisors, dispatch and other operators throughout the shift
• Following shift plans and instructions from the Production Supervisor
• Maintaining safe separation distances and awareness of other mobile equipment
• Completing shift handovers and communicating relevant equipment or operational information
• Keeping equipment cabins and work areas clean and safe
• Following site procedures, JHAs, Take 5s and other safety requirements
• Supporting the wider production crew to achieve safe and consistent production targets

Profile

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• Minimum 2 years' production mining experience operating rigid haul trucks
• Proven experience operating CAT 789 or larger haul trucks, with CAT 785/789/793 experience highly regarded
• Previous open-cut mining experience, ideally within a coal production environment
• Current and valid Coal Board Medical
• Current Standard 11 (S11)
• Relevant training transcript / competencies demonstrating haul truck experience
• Current unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence
• Strong understanding of load and haul operations and safe interaction with heavy mobile equipment
• Current Police Clearance or willingness to obtain
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screen
• Two recent, contactable employment references

Job Offer

• Super Paid on all hours
• Salary sacrificing
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Corporate discounts

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.