Experienced Open Cut Mining Operators

2 weeks ago

Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia Programmed Skilled Workforce Full time $96,000 - $114,000 per year

Programmed is currently seeking experienced Open Cut Multi-Skilled and Dump Truck Operators for exciting opportunities at Whitehaven Coal's new Vickery Coal Mine in the Gunnedah region. Whitehaven Coal is a long-standing client of ours and a leading name in the mining industry.

What's on offer:

  • Family-friendly roster: 7 days on / 7 days off
  • Bus-in/bus-out from your local area
  • $58.12/hour flat rate for all rostered hours
  • Plus $5/hour incentive allowance
  • Plus $5/hour quarterly retention bonus, paid in arrears
  • Camp accommodation and meals provided for 12 months
  • Genuine permanent roles
  • Attractive pay rates
  • 12.5-hour rotating day/night shifts
  • Superannuation paid on all rostered hours
  • Supportive team culture focused on safety and excellence

About your new role:

  • Operation of mining equipment - haul trucks, loaders, dozers, graders and excavators

To be considered for these positions you must have:

  • Commitment: Demonstrate unwavering dedication to fulfilling your rostered shift requirements
  • Safety Focus: Prioritize safety by adhering to established safe working practices at all times
  • Team Player: Collaborate effectively with your team, bringing a positive and can-do attitude to every task
  • Driver's License: Hold a current drivers licence
  • Residential Address: Have a local residential address to facilitate work arrangements and commute
  • Referee Validation: Provide 2 work-related referees in supervisory roles to vouch for your skills and attributes
  • Pre-Employment Checks: Successfully pass a pre-employment NSW Order 43 medical examination, drug & alcohol test, and criminal history check
  • Interview Availability: Attend interviews at our Gunnedah office as required during the recruitment process
  • Documentation: Be prepared to provide your machine competencies

If this job interests you, please go to to apply or call for any enquiries

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 you would like to join our team, APPLY now.

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

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