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Haul Truck Operator - Burton


Company : BUMA Australia


Location : Mackay,


Created : 2025-05-03


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Title: Haul Truck Operator - Burton Requisition ID: 2969 Department: Production Join BUMA as a Truck Operator at Burton! Work with Caterpillar 789/793 trucks, enjoy great benefits, and a supportive, safety-focused team. About Us BUMA''s vision is to build a modern mining and rehabilitation company that drives growth, sustainability and prosperity. This is supported by our core values of safety, integrity, progress, collaboration and people. With a strong commitment to safety, innovation and technology, BUMA Australia pursues a relationship-based long-term approach to ensure the mutual success of all projects. Ensuring we provide value to our clients through all stages of mining is a mainstay of our business and we have the expertise and equipment to deliver total mining services to any surface operation. About The Role As BUMA Australia grows, we are seeking full time Truck Operators to join our team. Our fleet at Burton comprises a combination of Caterpillar 789 and 793 trucks. If you are looking for an opportunity to join a great team and have experience with any of the below, we would love to hear from you! Truck Operators Mechanical truck 789, 793 or equivalent About You Hands-on experience operating haul trucks in an open-cut mining environment.Current Drivers Licence Strong commitment to following site procedures, with excellent attention to detail.Current Standard 11 & Coal Board Medical preferred, but not requiredCommitment to Zero Harm in the workplace Working At BUMA BUMA Australia is a people focused business, with a strong focus on safety, training, development and continuous improvement. As a BUMA employee at Burton you will have access to; 7/7 Roster, working hours are 12hr 20mins for the first 6 shifts and 10hrs on the 7th shift to assist employees in traveling home within fatigue hours.Annualised weekly payCamp accommodation (5 minutes from site) - employee couple rooms available on requestTraining and development programCompany provided bus from Mackay to camp at start and end of shiftTennis court and gym facilitiesOpen and honest relationship with the management team through weekly toolbox meetingsEmployee financial, lifestyle and health benefits, discounted car rentals, salary sacrifice options such as personal leave, novated leasing and an Employee Assistance Program Greenfield Burton Mine Complex BUMA Australia have been awarded the contract to develop and mine several satellite pits that are near the old Burton Mine. Coal extracted at these satellite pits will be transported and processed through the Burton CHPP and railed from the onsite Train Load Out facility. Burton coal is world renowned for its high-quality coking coal and is well sought after in the global export markets. At BUMA, our people are the source of our success. We are determined to invest in individual development and provide positive leadership. We work effectively with our partners and strive to exceed our employee, client and community expectations. To be considered for this opportunity please click Apply Now to submit your application! All final applicants for this position will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits. Email applications and agencies are not accepted.