Dump Truck Operator

Brunel; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Super paid on all hours

Salary sacrificing

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Corporate discounts

Job summary

Brunel has partnered with a Tier 1 mining company to offer FIFO Dump Truck Operator roles across major WA surface mining operations. These ongoing opportunities suit experienced production operators seeking steady work and strong site exposure.

As part of the production team, you will safely operate large rigid haul trucks, support daily production targets, and maintain high safety standards on open-pit sites. FIFO from Perth with 12-12.5 hour shifts and 7 on/7 off rosters are common.

Qualifications

• Experience operating large rigid haul trucks in production mining.
• Current Australian C Class Driver's Licence.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen.
• Australian working rights.
• FIFO from Perth is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate large rigid haul trucks across production mining areas.
• Haul ore and waste between the pit, ROM, stockpiles and dump areas.
• Maintain high safety and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Dump Truck Experience

Open Pit Mining

Pre-start Inspections

Safety Conscious

Tools

CAT Haul Trucks

Komatsu Haul Trucks

Job description

About This Role

FIFO Dump Truck Operator opportunities available with a Tier 1 mining company. Ideal for experienced production operators looking for ongoing work, strong site exposure and opportunities across major WA mining operations.

We are seeking experienced Dump Truck Operators for ongoing FIFO opportunities with a leading Tier 1 mining company across large-scale surface mining operations in Western Australia.

Working as part of the production team, you will safely operate heavy mining equipment while supporting daily production targets in a fast-paced open-pit environment.

Key Duties

• Operate large rigid haul trucks across production mining areas
• Haul ore and waste between the pit, ROM, stockpiles and designated dump areas
• Work safely alongside excavators, loaders, dozers, graders and other heavy mobile equipment
• Complete pre-start inspections and report equipment faults or hazards
• Follow loading, hauling and dumping procedures
• Maintain communication with supervisors, dispatch and other operators
• Follow site traffic management plans and operating procedures
• Maintain high safety and housekeeping standards
• Support production targets and efficient equipment utilisation

Mobile Plant Experience

We are interested in operators with experience across large-scale CAT, Komatsu or equivalent mining haul trucks. Experience around supporting production equipment such as excavators, dozers, graders, loaders and water carts will also be highly regarded.

Roster

• FIFO from Perth
• Predominantly 7 days / 7 nights / 7 days off (2:1)
• 12 to 12.5-hour shifts
• Other roster arrangements

Requirements

• Previous Dump Truck Operator experience within a production mining environment
• Proven experience operating large rigid haul trucks, such as CAT, Komatsu or equivalent
• Experience working within open-pit / surface mining operations
• Current C Class Driver's Licence or higher
• Current National Police Clearance, or ability to obtain one
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screen
• Full Australian working rights
• Ability to work FIFO from Perth and complete day/night shift rotations
• Strong understanding of mine site safety procedures, traffic management and radio communications
• A reliable, safety-focused attitude and ability to work within a high-production mining crew

Benefits

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