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Reporting to the Mining Production Supervisor - Haulage, the Dump Truck Operator the position of Dump Truck Operator is responsible for operating Dump Trucks in a hard rock production mining environment, working collaboratively towards delivering targeted production outcomes in a safe and efficient manner. As a valued member of PLS and our Mining Production team, you’ll work safely and collaboratively towards delivering targeted production outcomes and offer guidance and direction to your fellow operators. This is a permanent full-time role based at our Pilgangoora Operation in the Pilbara region, which operates on an 8:6, 7:7 (days / nights) FIFO roster from Perth or DIDO in the Pilbara region.
Job Responsibility
Operating Dump Trucks in a hard rock open pit mining environment
Conducting pre-start safety checks on mobile mining equipment
Reporting any hazards and contribute to a safe working environment
Working collaboratively with a can-do attitude, following industry best practices
Actively contributing to a safe work environment for yourself and team members
Assisting with other tasks and operating other machinery as required
Requirements
Experience operating Heavy Surface Mining equipment, ideally CAT 785 or larger mechanical-drive Dump Trucks in a hard rock production mining environment
preferably 2 years+
Experience operating under Priority Rules
Experience operating using a Fleet Management System
Operating exposure on Ancillary Mobile Mining equipment highly regarded
A flexible approach to work and helping others, including regular hot seating activities
A strong focus on safety and best practices within the mining industry
The ability to work 12.5-hour shifts, including nights
A current WA C-class manual driver’s licence: HR preferred
You enjoy being part of a collaborative team and you’re passionate about achieving goals together
Nice to have
Operating exposure on Ancillary Mobile Mining equipment highly regarded
Current WA C-class manual driver’s licence: HR preferred
What we offer
Quarterly short-term incentive bonus recognising individual and business performance
PLS employee share scheme
Access to newly refurbished facilities at Pilgangoora, including gym, tennis, pickleball and volleyball courts, sports oval and scenic walking tracks
18 weeks parental leave for primary carers and 4 weeks for secondary carers
Health and wellbeing allowance
Novated leasing through salary sacrifice
Paid community leave
Monthly employee recognition awards
Access to PLS’ KidsCo School Holiday Program
Access to our Employee Assistance Program and Company Chaplains