Open-Pit Dump Truck Operator (Residential)

Norton Gold Fields Pty Ltd; City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Residential allowance

Site allowance

STIP up to 10%

Family private health insurance

Death and TPD insurance

Long service leave

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Norton Gold Fields Pty Ltd invites applications for an Open Pit Dump Truck Operator based in the Kalgoorlie region, WA. You will safely drive large dump trucks to move ore and waste, following mine plans and maintaining equipment.

Role emphasizes safety, teamwork and adherence to Best Practice. Residential location and site allowances are part of the package, with development opportunities within mining operations.

Qualifications

• 12+ months dump truck experience in mining.
• Current, unrestricted WA Class C Licence.
• Open-pit/cut mining experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Drive dump trucks such as Komatsu 785, 1500 Trucks, CAT 777/785/789 and water carts.
• Perform pre-starts on equipment prior to operation.
• Conclude shift with post-start checks; clean and refuel equipment where appropriate.
• Interpret survey instructions and plans and apply them in the field.
• Operate equipment to Best Practice standards to minimise damage.
• Initiate and participate in equipment handovers with the Open Pit Shift Supervisor.
• Follow mine plan instructions to achieve timely quality production.
• Minimise disruptions to loading and haulage cycle.

Skills

Dump truck operation

Open-pit mining

WA Class C licence

Safety awareness

Tools

CAT 777F

CAT 789

Komatsu 785

Graders 14M/16M

Job description

Norton Gold Fields Pty Ltd invites applications for an Open Pit Dump Truck Operator based in the Kalgoorlie region, WA. You will safely drive large dump trucks to move ore and waste, following mine plans and maintaining equipment.

Role emphasizes safety, teamwork and adherence to Best Practice. Residential location and site allowances are part of the package, with development opportunities within mining operations.