Traineeship - Dump Truck Operator Program

Macmahon; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Macmahon is offering a 24-month Traineeship to become a Dump Truck Operator, with on-site training at East projects and completion of the RII30120 Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations.

Selected candidates will attend Assessment Centre Days in Townsville or Mackay in December 2026 and commence in February 2027, relocating as required to surface mine sites across the region.

Qualifications

• Full Australian working rights (Citizenship or Permanent Residency).
• Willingness to pass a full pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening.
• Previous mine site experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Previous experience with 12-hour shifts is highly desirable.
• Criminal history checks and other standard employment screenings will apply.

Responsibilities

• Learn to operate rigid haul trucks safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a tidy work area and support safe interactions with all teams.
• Contribute to a people-first culture and live the Winning Values.
• Help teammates, share knowledge and support a strong crew culture.

Job description

Traineeship - Dump Truck Operator Program

At Macmahon, you’ll find something different. We’re a successful mining and civil contractor that’s going places – and we want to take you with us. When you join Macmahon, you’re joining a quality team that’s built together, and built to last.

Surface Mining Australia, Macmahon's largest operating company, delivers high-quality open-cut mining solutions across Australia, driven by operational excellence, strong safety performance, and deep industry expertise. Our people are the backbone of our capability, enabling us to partner closely with clients to sustainably deliver value every day.

In our Production crews, teamwork isn’t just talk – it’s how we operate. You’ll be part of a crew that gets in, gets the job done and backs each other every shift. Safe, steady and reliable is how we keep things moving.

About the role

Join our 24-month traineeship program and work towards completing the RII30120 Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations as a Trainee - Dump Truck Operator at one of Macmahon's Surface East projects. As a trainee, you'll participate in Macmahon's industry-leading Trainee Dump Truck Academy, delivered through Macmahon Contractors RTO (52303).

At the commencement of the program, you will gain foundational knowledge in dump truck operations and then apply what you have learnt in our Caterpillar Truck Simulator before transitioning to apply your learning on site.

As a part of the recruitment process, shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an Assessment Centre Day on 08 December 2026 in Townsville or 10 December 2026 in Mackay (you must attend one of these assessment centres to be able to proceed). Successful candidates will commence in February 2027.

• DIDO from Townsville or Mackay to one of Macmahon's Surface Mine sites
• 8:6 or 7:7 day and night shift roster for the duration of the Traineeship
• Assessment Centre Day: 8 December 2026 in Townsville or 10 December in Mackay - it is essential for invited candidates to attend ONE of these sessions to be eligible to proceed
• Additional testing will be required during the screening process prior to the Assessment Centre Day invitations being issued. Please monitor your emails for updates if you progress past initial screening.

Responsibilities

• Learn to operate rigid haul trucks safely and efficiently
• Maintain a tidy work area and support safe interactions with all teams
• Contribute to our people-first culture and live our Winning Values
• Help teammates, share knowledge and support a strong crew culture

What you’ll bring:

• Full Australian working rights (Citizenship or Permanent Resident)
• Prior experience working 12hr shifts (Highly desirable)
• Previous mine site experience (Advantageous but not essential)
• Successful applicants must pass a full pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening, as well as criminal history and qualification checks

Why Macmahon?

• Be part of a team that looks out for each other. Work with skilled, down-to-earth people
• Learn on the job and broaden your skills across stable opportunities on quality projects