LAP Mine Operator Trainee — 7/7 Day/Night Shifts

Rio Tinto; Cairns Regional; Vor Ort; AUD 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Rio Tinto in Weipa, Far North Queensland, seeks Local Aboriginal Person Mine Operator Trainees to operate haul trucks, rear tippers and other equipment for surface ore extraction. The role involves 12-hour day/night shifts on a fixed-term contract, with responsibilities across heavy mobile equipment and safety procedures.

Applicants must have LAP status, a current driver’s licence, and be able to pass D&A and medical testing.

Qualifikationen

• Must hold a valid driver’s licence and LAP Status approval.
• Willing to work 12-hour day/night rosters.
• Able to pass drug and alcohol testing and medical screening.
• Physically fit and able to work in demanding conditions.
• Able to work independently or in a team to meet deadlines.

Aufgaben

• Operate haul trucks and long-haul trucks to move ore.
• Operate mobile plant machinery (rear tippers, water carts, belly dumpers).
• Use radio/IT on the job and conduct pre-task risk assessments.

Kenntnisse

Driver's licence

LAP Status approval

D&A testing

Medical testing

Physically fit

Team player

Independent worker

Radio communications

Tools

Radio comms

Jobbeschreibung

Rio Tinto in Weipa, Far North Queensland, seeks Local Aboriginal Person Mine Operator Trainees to operate haul trucks, rear tippers and other equipment for surface ore extraction. The role involves 12-hour day/night shifts on a fixed-term contract, with responsibilities across heavy mobile equipment and safety procedures.

Applicants must have LAP status, a current driver’s licence, and be able to pass D&A and medical testing.