FIFO Mine Production Operator – Diggers & Loaders

Rio Tinto

City Of Karratha

On-site

AUD 110,000 - 160,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Base salary with annual bonus
Private health insurance
Share ownership plan
Education assistance
Parental leave
Indigenous support programs

Job summary

Rio Tinto is seeking experienced Production Operators for the Pilbara mining operations. You will safely operate large-scale equipment to extract iron ore and prepare it for processing and shipping to customers.

Positions are FIFO from Perth with a 5/3/6 roster. The role requires operating EX 3600/5600, D10/D11, and CAT 994 among other equipment, with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

  • Experience operating large-scale mining equipment in open cut production environments.
  • Full manual C Class license and commitment to safety.
  • Permanent Australian residency (visa sponsorship not required).
  • Experience with FIFO rosters and remote site roles.

Responsibilities

  • Safely operate large-scale mining equipment to extract iron ore.
  • Prepare ore for processing and shipment to global customers.
  • Work within a FIFO roster (5 days on, 3 nights on, 6 off) and contribute to team goals.
  • Support supervisors and mentor teammates as needed.

Skills

Large-scale equipment operation
Safety conscious
Open cut mining experience
FIFO rosters experience

Education

Full manual C Class license

Tools

EX 3600
EX5600
LT 1850/2350
CAT 994
WA1200
D10
D11

Job description

Rio Tinto is seeking experienced Production Operators for the Pilbara mining operations. You will safely operate large-scale equipment to extract iron ore and prepare it for processing and shipping to customers.

Positions are FIFO from Perth with a 5/3/6 roster. The role requires operating EX 3600/5600, D10/D11, and CAT 994 among other equipment, with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork.

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