Trainee Dump Truck Operator - Upper and Lower Hunter Valley

Programmed Energy and Resources is currently seeking motivated candidates for an exciting opportunity to undertake a Full Time Dump Truck Traineeship in the Lower and Upper Hunter Valley.

The roster will be an even time 12.5hr rotating day and night roster, averaging 43.75 hours per week including working two weekends a month.

The benefits:* Excellent flat pay rates starting from $38 an hour

• Superannuation paid on all rostered hours
• Work with a great team that is committed to your safety and is a market leader
• Regular onsite support from Programmed's Account Managers and Trainers

About your new role:

• 24-Month full-time permanent role
• This competency-based traineeship leads to a nationally recognised qualification, Certificate III - Surface Extraction Operations
• Locations throughout the Upper and Lower Hunter Valley NSW
• Following a 12.5 hour rotating roster that includes days, nights and weekends

About You:

• Safe and productive work ethic
• Be able to work a rotating roster including nights and weekends
• Be committed to the roster and completion of the traineeship
• Hold a current Car P2 drivers licence or higher - MUST be able to confidently drive a manual vehicle
• Provide 2 recent work referees (Supervisor)
• Be able to provide a local residential address or willing to relocate within 1hr of the mine site, this is NOT FIFO
• Be able to attend required interviews/assessment centres in the Singleton office
• Able to undergo and pass a full Order 45 Health Assessment and D&A Test
• Be able to provide a RMS driving record for consideration if you are invited for an interview

Please Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Who we are

As one of Australia's largest employers, we work with great companies all around Australia and New Zealand to give you the best opportunities to work when and where you want to.

At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

So it's over to you, if this opportunity is right for you apply today!

To learn more about Programmed, we encourage you to visit our website.

Consultant

amanda.worth@programmed.com.au

Reference number: 210342412

Profession:

Mining and Resources

Mining - Production

Company: Programmed Skilled Workforce

Date posted: 1st May, 2026