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.

What are you going to do 

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.

Day-to-day duties will include:

  • Operating rigid haul trucks safely and efficiently in a production environment
  • Working within established load and haul circuits to meet daily production targets
  • Transporting ore and waste to the correct dumps, stockpiles and processing areas
  • Working closely with Excavator and Loader Operators during loading activities
  • Following designated haul routes, speed limits and site traffic management procedures
  • Completing pre-start inspections and identifying equipment faults or defects
  • Monitoring truck performance and reporting mechanical or safety issues promptly
  • Maintaining communication with supervisors, dispatch and other operators throughout the shift
  • Following shift plans and instructions from the Production Supervisor
  • Maintaining safe separation distances and awareness of other mobile equipment
  • Completing shift handovers and communicating relevant equipment or operational information
  • Keeping equipment cabins and work areas clean and safe
  • Following site procedures, JHAs, Take 5s and other safety requirements
  • Supporting the wider production crew to achieve safe and consistent production targets

Essential skills and knowledge

  • 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 equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have 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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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

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