Australian Mining Dump Truck Drivers Jobs and Employment

Mine companies commonly use large trucks to move materials around on a mine site. A person who operates this type of truck is commonly referred to as a Dump Truck Driver. Working as a Dump Truck Driver is a very rewarding job and is not physically demanding as other jobs in this line of work can be. Many mining companies offer salaries upwards of $100,000 a year.

If you are looking to gain this type of position, then you may want to know:

  • what license/s you need
  • if there are traineeships available
  • whether you need mining and/ or Dump Truck Driver experience
  • what sort of training is required and where to get it
  • what certification is required
  • and how soon you can start

Considering there is a large number of mine sites located throughout Australia, there may be a Dump Truck Driver position available close to where you live. Otherwise you may be interested in a fly in/ fly out (FIFO) position.

A typical day for a Dump Truck Driver would include transporting mine materials from a loading area to a storage area. Depending on the type of mine you work at will determine the type of materials that will be required to be transported. Other tasks include securing the load, estimate load weight to comply with load limits, and transporting dangerous goods or explosives.

There are several ways to gain a position as a Dump Truck Driver in the mines or alternatively there are plenty other positions that may be more suitable for you. If you are considering getting into the mining industry, now is a great time to do so, for both skilled and unskilled workers.

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