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Job Title


Truck Operator


Company : Norton Gold Fields Limited


Location : Perth, Western Australia


Created : 2025-07-16


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

ROSTER:7:7 Day & Night 12hrs(Residentialonly) or 2:1 Day & Night 12hrs (ResidentialorFIFO)PACKAGE:Salary + Performance Bonus + Residential Allowance + Site Allowance + Family Private Health Insurance or Allowance + Death and TPD Coverage or Allowance + Mental Health Programs + Gym Membership Discount + Other BenefitsWHAT YOU WILL BE DOINGAs an OP DTO at Norton Gold Fields, you are expected to safely drive large dump trucks to move extracted materials including ore and waste rock from the mining pit to dumping areas. This role emphasizes safety, equipment upkeep, and teamwork for efficient mining operations.Drive dump trucks such asKomatsu 1500 Trucks,CAT 777, 785, 789, Cat 14 & 16M gradersandwater carts.Conduct pre-starts on equipment prior to operation. Conclude shift with post-shift checks; clean and refuel equipment where appropriate.Interpret, understand and apply survey instructions and plans.Operate equipment to Best Practice standards to minimise damage to equipment.Initiate and participate in equipment handovers with the Open Pit Shift Supervisor and cross-shift operator.Followed and interpreted mine plan instructions to achieve good quality production results in a timely manner.Ensure minimal disruptions to the loading and haulage cycle.ABOUT YOUAt least 12 monthsof dump truck experience(Essential).Current, unrestricted Western Australian Class C Drivers Licence(Essential).Previous experience in an Open-Pit/Cut mining environment (Desirable).Good understanding of the following machines:Dump Trucks: CAT 777F , 789D , 775F, Komatsu 1500 Trucks (or other similar machinery in dimension)Water Carts: CAT 777/773 Water CartsGraders: CAT 16M/H , 14M/H GradersBENEFITSPermanent full-time role with an immediate start.Excellent remuneration package with additional allowances.Receive a $12k residential allowance per annum, if you are residential and not FIFO.Receive up to $5k site allowance per annum, depending on your site location.Receive up to 10% short-term incentive payment (STIP) of your base salary.A fully covered family private health insurance through GU Health Complete Gold Cover or allowance up to $5k.A fully covered Death and Total & Permanent Disability (TPD) insurance or allowance up to $2.4k.Pro-rata long service leave (LSL) after just 5 years of service and be entitled to 13 weeks paid LSL after 10 years of service.A clear career path with training and development opportunities.EMPLOYER QUESTIONSYour application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years experience do you have as a dump truck operator? Are you willing to relocate for this role? Are you licenced to drive a manual vehicle? #J-18808-Ljbffr