Underground Truck Operator

Marble Group; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals and drinks

Camp facilities

Social activities

Job summary

Marble Group is recruiting for an underground truck operator to support production at a North Queensland site. You will operate underground haul trucks and work across day and night shifts, with on-site training and development opportunities to advance your skills underground.

The role emphasizes safety, adherence to procedures, and the ability to perform pre-start checks and basic maintenance. A strong attitude to learn will help you succeed.

Qualifications

• Experience operating underground trucks (underground or civil/haulage).
• Exposure to Sandvik underground trucks or similar equipment.
• Ability to perform pre-start checks and basic maintenance tasks.
• Willingness to work to site safety procedures and standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate underground haul trucks (Sandvik and similar) in a production environment.
• Meet shift targets to support continuous production.
• Conduct pre-starts and report faults promptly.
• Assist with general underground tasks as required.

Skills

Underground truck experience

Sandvik truck exposure

Pre-start checks

Safety procedures

Job description

Kick-start a career in mining as an underground truck operator and break into the industry to gain hands‑on experience underground.

• Join a leading mining contractor working across high-profile sites nationwide
• Get hands‑on experience operating underground haul trucks within a production environment
• 8:6 roster offering a strong work-life balance across days and nights
• Ongoing on-site training and development to build your skills on UG equipment
• Gain exposure to underground hard rock mining operations

The Company

This well‑known site in North QLD with strong team culture, career progression opportunities, and safety-first approach.

• Long-term career pathways with ongoing upskilling
• Industry-leading safety systems and supportive leadership
• Well-resourced tools, equipment and facilities

The Site & Camp

Enjoy a comfortable and social camp environment with excellent facilities including:

• Renovated mess with quality meals and drinks
• Pool, basketball and tennis courts, plus regular social activities

The Role & Roster

Be part of a close-knit underground team, focused on haulage and production:

• Operate underground haul trucks (Sandvik and similar) in a production environment
• Work to strict site safety procedures and underground operating standards
• Meet shift and swing targets to support continuous production
• Conduct pre-starts, basic maintenance checks and report faults
• Assist with general underground tasks as required

Your Value

This role suits someone with underground or surface / civil truck experience looking to step into underground mining. A strong attitude and willingness to learn will set you apart.

• Experience operating trucks (underground or civil/haulage)
• Exposure to Sandvik underground trucks or similar highly regarded
• Ability to pass a pre-employment mining medical
• National Police Check may be required