Underground Truck Operator

Marble Group; West Wyalong; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Marble Group is offering an entry-level role at a large underground hard rock mining operation in Central NSW. You will receive full training and start as an underground truck operator, moving ore and waste while adhering to safety procedures.

The position uses a 2:2 roster (7 days on, 7 nights on, 14 off) with 12-hour shifts and a requirement to live within one hour of West Wyalong. This long-term opportunity provides a pathway from casual labour into a permanent role, with ongoing safety

Qualifications

• No mining experience required; full on-the-job training provided.
• Must live within one hour of West Wyalong.
• Physically capable of 12-hour shifts and working in underground conditions.
• Able to follow safety procedures and instructions from supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Operate underground haul trucks to move ore and waste.
• Complete pre-start inspections and basic equipment checks.
• Work with underground operators, supervisors and production crews.
• Follow underground traffic management, radio comms and safety procedures.
• Support other underground duties and learn additional roles as needed.

Skills

Heavy machinery

Safety minded

Willing to relocate

Job description

Looking to get your start in underground mining? This is an entry-level opportunity to join a well-known mining contractor at a large hard rock operation in Central NSW. No previous mining experience is required, with full training provided for people who bring the right attitude and a solid work ethic.

• Entry-level opportunity with full on-the-job training provided
• Lifestyle-friendly 2:2 roster (7 days, 7 nights, 14 off)
• Long-term role with a pathway into a permanent position
• Excellent opportunity to build a career within underground hard rock mining
• Must live within one hour of West Wyalong

The Mine Site

Based in Central NSW, you'll be working at a large and established gold mining operation with both open pit and underground operations. The underground mine is relatively new and continues to ramp up production, creating excellent opportunities for people looking to enter the industry.

• Long mine life with significant ongoing investment in the underground operation
• Modern underground operation with a strong focus on safety and training
• Large site with an experienced mining and contracting workforce
• Excellent environment to learn the fundamentals of underground mining
• Opportunity to develop your skills and progress into other underground roles over time

The Role

Starting as an Underground Truck Operator, you'll be trained to safely operate underground haul trucks and support the movement of material throughout the mine. It's a great introduction to underground mining and suits people who are comfortable around machinery, enjoy hands-on work and aren't afraid of a physical working environment.

• Operate underground haul trucks to move ore and waste throughout the mine
• Complete pre-start inspections and basic equipment checks before each shift
• Work closely with underground operators, supervisors and production crews
• Follow underground traffic management, radio communication and safety procedures
• Assist with general underground duties and learn other areas of the operation as required

Roster & Hours

The position offers a two-weeks-on, two-weeks-off lifestyle roster. Due to the entry-level nature of the role, we're looking for people already based locally or genuinely willing to relocate to the West Wyalong area.

• 2:2 roster (7 days, 7 nights, 14 days off)
• 12-hour shifts - approximately 5:30am to 5:30pm / 5:30pm to 5:30am
• Residential / local opportunity - you must live within one hour of West Wyalong
• Applicants willing to relocate to the area are strongly encouraged to apply
• Long-term position offering stability and an excellent work/life balance

Your Background

You don't need previous underground mining experience. We're more interested in finding reliable, safety-minded people who are comfortable around machinery and genuinely want to build a career in mining.

• Operating experience from civil, agriculture, farming or similar industries will be highly regarded
• Labourers, farm hands and other hands-on workers looking to step into mining are encouraged to apply
• Trade assistants, mechanical TAs and mechanically minded applicants would also be well suited
• Comfortable working 12-hour day and night shifts in an underground environment
• Current driver's licence, strong work ethic and willingness to learn

What's On Offer

This is a genuine opportunity to get your foot in the door of the underground mining industry without needing years of previous mining experience.

• Full training provided to get you up and running underground
• Long-term work with a reputable underground mining contractor
• Clear pathway from casual labour hire into a permanent position
• Opportunity to gain valuable underground operating experience
• Plenty of scope to develop into other operating and mining roles over time

If you've been looking for an opportunity to break into underground mining and have a background in operating, farming, civil, mechanical or hands-on work, we'd be keen to hear from you.