Underground Truck Operator

Marble Group; West Wyalong; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

Long-term role

Job summary

Marble Group is offering an entry-level Underground Truck Operator position in Central NSW near West Wyalong. No mining experience is required as full training is provided, with a 2:2 roster (7 days on, 7 nights on, 14 off) and a pathway into a permanent role.

The role involves operating underground haul trucks, conducting inspections, and collaborating with production crews in a safe, hands-on mining environment. Applicants should be locally based or willing to relocate.

Qualifications

• No mining experience required; full training provided.
• Safety-minded attitude and comfort around machinery.
• Current driver’s licence required.
• Willingness to live locally or relocate to West Wyalong area.

Responsibilities

• Operate underground haul trucks to move ore and waste within 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.

Skills

Safety-minded

Reliable

Driver's license

Willing to relocate (West Wyalong)

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

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