Experienced Mining Operator

Yancoal; Singleton Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 weeks parental leave

Private health insurance

Fitness Passport

Study assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Financial education & banking benefits

Novated leasing

Service recognition rewards

Job summary

Yancoal Australia is seeking experienced Haul Truck Operators to join our Mount Thorley Warkworth (MTW) Mining Team in Singleton, NSW. You will be responsible for safe, efficient and productive haul truck operations within your crew, while upholding high safety and performance standards.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years’ experience with mechanical and electric drive Haul Trucks, a strong safety mindset and a NSW Manual Driver’s Licence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience operating mechanical and electric drive Haul Trucks in an open pit coal mining environment.
• Strong commitment to safety, operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Ability to meet production and performance expectations and work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate Haul Trucks in an open pit coal mining environment under MTW mining team directives.
• Maintain safety, productivity and reliability standards as required by Yancoal.
• Report to Mining Supervisor and demonstrate the Yancoal values in daily practice.

Skills

Haul Trucks

Open pit mining

Safety culture

Teamwork

NSW Manual Driver’s Licence

Job description

Yancoal provides a range of benefits to appeal to the diverse needs of our employees. The following benefits are available to eligible employees:

• 20 weeks paid primary carers parental leave with no waiting period
• Discounted private health insurance
• Fitness Passport - discounted workplace health and fitness program
• Study assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to financial education and banking discounts
• Salary packaging including novated leasing and remote area benefits
• Service recognition rewards

Yancoal Australia values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people that identify as LGBTQIA+.

Applications Close: 26 August 2026

Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Singleton NSW 2330

Singleton NSW 2330

Welcome to Yancoal Australia. For 20 years, we have been supporting the prosperity of Australia. We value the contributions of our employees, contractors and embrace close relationships with our local communities, customers and suppliers.

With over 4,500 people working across our operations, our team is made up of experts in their field. From engineers to operators, to environmentalists, surveyors, tradespeople, accountants, administrators, marketers and beyond – we are proud of our people and everything we achieve together.

Owned and Operated by Yancoal Australia, Mount Thorley Warkworth (MTW) is an open cut mine that provides the opportunity to live and work locally. Located 15 kilometres south-west of Singleton in the beautiful Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, MTW relies on both dragline and load haul systems for their continuous operations. The MTW Mine is the largest open cut operation in the region, employing approximately 1,450 people who reside in the local and surrounding communities.

About the Business

Welcome to Yancoal Australia. For 20 years, we have been supporting the prosperity of Australia. We value the contributions of our employees, contractors and embrace close relationships with our local communities, customers and suppliers.

With over 4,500 people working across our operations, our team is made up of experts in their field. From engineers to operators, to environmentalists, surveyors, tradespeople, accountants, administrators, marketers and beyond – we are proud of our people and everything we achieve together.

Owned and Operated by Yancoal Australia, Mount Thorley Warkworth (MTW) is an open cut mine that provides the opportunity to live and work locally. Located 15 kilometres south-west of Singleton in the beautiful Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, MTW relies on both dragline and load haul systems for their continuous operations. The MTW Mine is the largest open cut operation in the region, employing approximately 1,450 people who reside in the local and surrounding communities.

Yancoal are currently seeking experienced Haul Truck Operators to join our Mount Thorley Warkworth (MTW) Mining Team. Reporting to the Mining Supervisor, you will be responsible for the safe, efficient and productive operations within your allocated crew, while maintaining high standards of safety, productivity and reliability as expected by Yancoal.

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

Yancoal are currently seeking experienced Haul Truck Operators to join our Mount Thorley Warkworth (MTW) Mining Team. Reporting to the Mining Supervisor, you will be responsible for the safe, efficient and productive operations within your allocated crew, while maintaining high standards of safety, productivity and reliability as expected by Yancoal.

The successful candidates will display the Yancoal – ‘Our Way’ behaviours in everyday practice and foster a ‘One Team’ culture, along with promoting the Yancoal Values of People, Safety, Innovation, Integrity and Excellence.

To be successful in the role you will also display the following skills and attributes:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience operating mechanical and electric driveHaul Trucks in an open pit coal mining environment;
• A strong commitment to safety, operational excellence and continuous improvement;
• The ability to consistently meet production and performance expectations;
• A proven track record of reliable attendance and strong work performance;
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and contribute to a positive safety culture;
• A current NSW Manual Driver’s Licence.

Skills and Experience

The successful candidates will display the Yancoal – ‘Our Way’ behaviours in everyday practice and foster a ‘One Team’ culture, along with promoting the Yancoal Values of People, Safety, Innovation, Integrity and Excellence.

To be successful in the role you will also display the following skills and attributes:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience operating mechanical and electric driveHaul Trucks in an open pit coal mining environment;
• A strong commitment to safety, operational excellence and continuous improvement;
• The ability to consistently meet production and performance expectations;
• A proven track record of reliable attendance and strong work performance;
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and contribute to a positive safety culture;
• A current NSW Manual Driver’s Licence.

Yancoal provides a range of benefits to appeal to the diverse needs of our employees. The following benefits are available to eligible employees:

• 20 weeks paid primary carers parental leave with no waiting period
• Discounted private health insurance
• Fitness Passport - discounted workplace health and fitness program
• Study assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to financial education and banking discounts
• Salary packaging including novated leasing and remote area benefits
• Service recognition rewards

Yancoal Australia values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people that identify as LGBTQIA+.

Applications Close: 26 August 2026

Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Yancoal provides a range of benefits to appeal to the diverse needs of our employees. The following benefits are available to eligible employees:

• 20 weeks paid primary carers parental leave with no waiting period
• Discounted private health insurance
• Fitness Passport - discounted workplace health and fitness program
• Study assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to financial education and banking discounts
• Salary packaging including novated leasing and remote area benefits
• Service recognition rewards

Yancoal Australia values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people that identify as LGBTQIA+.

Applications Close: 26 August 2026

Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Yancoal provides a range of benefits to appeal to the diverse needs of our employees. The following benefits are available to eligible employees:

• 20 weeks paid primary carers parental leave with no waiting period
• Discounted private health insurance
• Fitness Passport - discounted workplace health and fitness program
• Study assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to financial education and banking discounts
• Salary packaging including novated leasing and remote area benefits
• Service recognition rewards

Yancoal Australia values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people that identify as LGBTQIA+.

Applications Close: 26 August 2026

Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted