Heavy Machinery Operator

Trucking Talent Solutions; Lithgow City Council; On-site; AUD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Trucking Talent Solutions in Clarence, Australia is seeking experienced Heavy Machinery Operators for a full-time, in-person role. You will safely operate 40-ton articulated haul trucks, excavators, bulldozers, and Ford Raptors, perform inspections, and support field operations and autonomous technology development.

Candidates should have 5+ years of verified heavy machinery operation, a clean driving record, and the ability to pass background checks and road tests.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of verified heavy machinery operation experience.
• Commercial driver's license preferred but not required.
• Able to pass a background check and road test.

Responsibilities

• Operate 40-ton articulated haul trucks, excavators, bulldozers, and Ford Raptors.
• Perform vehicle inspections and DVIRs; report maintenance issues.
• Support hardware/software testing and autonomous technology development with the engineering teams.
• Maintain strict safety standards during operations.

Skills

Heavy machinery operation

Safety-conscious

Job description

Hiring HEAVY MACHINERY OPERATORS in Clarence, Australia for a full-time, in-person position paying $32.32/hour, Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM. Operators will support field operations, vehicle testing, and autonomous technology development by safely operating 40-ton articulated haul trucks, excavators, bulldozers, and Ford Raptors. Duties also include vehicle inspections, completing DVIRs, reporting maintenance issues, supporting hardware/software testing, and providing feedback to engineering teams while maintaining strict safety standards.

Applicants should have 5+ years of verified heavy machinery operation experience, be comfortable driving and backing large vehicles, and have a clean driving record. A commercial driver's license is preferred but not required. Candidates must be professional, reliable, safety-focused, able to pass a background check and road test, and comfortable learning new tools and autonomous technology systems.