LAP Mine Operator Trainee — Start Your Hands-On Career

Rio Tinto; Weipa Town; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Rio Tinto in Weipa, Queensland, is seeking Local Aboriginal Persons (LAP) Mine operator Trainees to operate haul trucks, rear tippers, water carts and other machinery to conduct surface extraction of ore.

You will work on 12-hour day/night rosters, perform daily vehicle inspections, and complete pre-task risk assessments while upholding safety standards and teamwork across the operation.

Qualifications

• Have a current Drivers licence
• Have LAP Status approval
• Provide complete application kit (Resume, Driver's Licence, LAP Status form and application form)
• Be priority driven, self-motivated and work independently to meet deadlines
• Able to undertake rostered 12hr Day/night shifts
• Be physically fit, pass D&A and Medical testing
• Be enthusiastic, passionate and work well within a team
• Be committed to the safety of yourself and the team.
• Be able to tolerate physically demanding work including shift work, working in adverse weather etc.

Responsibilities

• Operating long-haul trucks to move bauxite to the dump bridge prior to processing in the beneficiation plant.
• Operating mobile plant machinery - Rear tippers, watercarts and belly dumpers
• Use radio and information technology to communicate on-the-job.
• Complete pre-task risk assessments e.g., take 5's, pre- start
• Daily vehicle inspections

Job description

Rio Tinto in Weipa, Queensland, is seeking Local Aboriginal Persons (LAP) Mine operator Trainees to operate haul trucks, rear tippers, water carts and other machinery to conduct surface extraction of ore.

You will work on 12-hour day/night rosters, perform daily vehicle inspections, and complete pre-task risk assessments while upholding safety standards and teamwork across the operation.