Dump Truck Operator

Introduction

Join an experienced production team operating large rigid dump trucks in a load and haul environment. Enjoy a 7:7 roster, competitive rates, long-term work and opportunities to upskill across additional machinery.

About the Role

As a Dump Truck Operator, you'll work as part of an experienced production crew carrying out load and haul activities across a busy open-cut mining operation.

Your primary responsibility will be safely operating large rigid haul trucks, including CAT 785, 789, 793 and other site fleet, transporting ore and waste between loading areas, dumps, stockpiles and designated locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate rigid haul trucks safely and efficiently in a production environment.
• Work within established load and haul circuits to meet daily production targets.
• Transport ore and waste to the correct dumps, stockpiles and processing areas.
• Work closely with Excavator and Loader Operators during loading activities.
• Follow designated haul routes, speed limits and site traffic management procedures.
• Complete pre-start inspections and identify equipment faults or defects.
• Monitor truck performance and report mechanical or safety issues promptly.
• Maintain communication with supervisors, dispatch and other operators throughout the shift.
• Follow shift plans and instructions from the Production Supervisor.
• Maintain safe separation distances and awareness of other mobile equipment.
• Complete shift handovers and communicate relevant equipment or operational information.
• Keep equipment cabins and work areas clean and safe.
• Follow site procedures, JHAs, Take 5s and other safety requirements.
• Support the wider production crew to achieve safe and consistent production targets.

About You / Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' production mining experience operating rigid haul trucks.
• Proven experience operating CAT 789 or larger haul trucks, with CAT 785/789/793 experience highly regarded.
• Previous open-cut mining experience, ideally within a coal production environment.
• Current and valid Coal Board Medical.
• Current Standard 11 (S11).
• Relevant training transcript / competencies demonstrating haul truck experience.
• Current unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence.
• Strong understanding of load and haul operations and safe interaction with heavy mobile equipment.
• Current Police Clearance or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screen.
• Two recent, contactable employment references.

What We Offer

• Super paid on all hours.
• Salary sacrificing.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Corporate discounts.

About Brunel

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Questions

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact m.foster@brunel.net.

Closing: 25 November 2026

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