Truck Operator

Norton Gold Fields Limited; City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Residential Allowance

Site Allowance

Family Private Health Insurance

Death and TPD Insurance

Mental Health Programs

Gym Membership Discount

Other Benefits

STIP up to 10%

Long Service Leave

Career Development Opportunities

Job summary

Norton Gold Fields Limited is seeking a skilled Open-Pit Dump Truck Operator to join our Kalgoorlie-based teams, operating 100+ tonne trucks at Binduli or Golden Cities. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliable vehicle handling in a residential, 7:7 roster.

Your experience in mining dumps, relevant licenses, and ability to adhere to mine plans will support efficient haulage and production, with competitive remuneration and site allowances.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months dump truck experience (100+ tonne capacity) in mining.
• Current Western Australian Class C Driver’s Licence is essential.
• Open Pit/mining experience is desirable.
• Familiarity with CAT and Komatsu heavy equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive large dump trucks to move ore and waste rock safely and efficiently.
• Perform pre-starts and post-shift checks, refuel and clean equipment as required.
• Interpret survey instructions and follow mine plans for production.
• Liaise in handovers with Shift Supervisor and cross-shift operators.
• Maintain best-practice standards to minimise equipment damage and delays.
• Support smooth loading/haulage cycles with minimal disruptions.

Skills

Dump Truck Experience

Mining Experience

Open Pit Experience (Desirable)

Education

WA Class C Driver's Licence

Tools

Dump Trucks CAT 777F/789D/775F

Komatsu 785/1500 Trucks

Water Carts CAT 777/773

Graders CAT 16M/14M

Job description

WORK SITE:

Binduli or Golden Cities

ROSTER:

7:7 Day & Night – 12hrs or 2:1 Day & Night – 12hrs (Residential only)

PACKAGE:

Salary + Performance Bonus + Residential Allowance + Site Allowance + Family Private Health Insurance or Allowance + Death and TPD Coverage or Allowance + Mental Health Programs + Gym Membership Discount + Other Benefits

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

As an OP DTO at Norton Gold Fields, you are expected to safely drive large dump trucks to move extracted materials including ore and waste rock from the mining pit to dumping areas. This role emphasises safety, equipment upkeep, and teamwork for efficient mining operations.

• Drive dump trucks such as Komatsu 785, 1500 Trucks, CAT 777, 785, 789, Cat 14 & 16M graders and water carts.
• Conduct pre-starts on equipment prior to operation. Conclude shift with post-shift checks; clean and refuel equipment where appropriate.
• Interpret, understand and apply survey instructions and plans.
• Operate equipment to “Best Practice” standards to minimise damage to equipment.
• Initiate and participate in equipment handovers with the Open Pit Shift Supervisor and cross-shift operator.
• Followed and interpreted mine plan instructions to achieve good quality production results in a timely manner.
• Ensure minimal disruptions to the loading and haulage cycle.

ABOUT YOU

• At least 12 months of dump truck experience (100+ tonne capacity) (Essential).
• The required 12 months of dump truck experience must be specifically in the mining industry.
• Current, unrestricted Western Australian Class “C” Driver’s Licence (Essential).
• Previous experience in an Open-Pit/Cut mining environment (Desirable).
• Good understanding of the following machines:
  • Dump Trucks: CAT 777F , 789D , 775F, Komatsu 785, 1500 Trucks (or other similar machinery in dimension)
  • Water Carts: CAT 777/773 Water Carts
  • Graders: CAT 16M/H , 14M/H Graders

BENEFITS

• Permanent full-time role with an immediate start.
• Excellent remuneration package with additional allowances.
• Receive a $12k residential allowance per annum, if you are residential and not FIFO.
• Receive up to $5k site allowance per annum, depending on your site location.
• Receive up to 10% short-term incentive payment (STIP) of your base salary.
• A fully covered family private health insurance through GU Health Complete Gold Cover or allowance up to $5k.
• A fully covered Death and Total & Permanent Disability (TPD) insurance or allowance up to $2.4k.
• Pro-rata long service leave (LSL) after just 5 years of service and be entitled to 13 weeks paid LSL after 10 years of service.
• A clear career path with training and development opportunities.

EMPLOYER QUESTIONS

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• Do you have open pit mining experience?
• How many years’ experience do you have as a dump truck operator?
• What’s your expected annual base salary?
• Are you willing to relocate for this role?
• Are you licenced to drive a manual vehicle?