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Underground Truck Operator

Norton Gold Fields
West Kalgoorlie, WA
A$10 p/h + 10% Bonus + GU Health + Allowances
Mining, Resources & Energy → Mining - Operations
Full-time
On-site

Posted 16 days ago


RESIDENTIAL LOCATION: Kalgoorlie, WA

WORK SITE: Underground - Bullant

ROSTER: 7/7 (Residential only - No FIFO)

PACKAGE: Salary + Performance Bonus + Residential Allowance + Site Allowance + Family Private Health Insurance + Death and TPD Coverage or Allowance + Mental Health Programs + Gym Membership Discount + Other Benefits

ABOUT NORTON GOLD FIELDS

Norton Gold Fields is one of Australia’s largest domestic gold producers with mining and processing complex in Western Australia’s world-class Kalgoorlie Goldfields region. Currently, we are progressing development plans to develop a series of expansion projects in the region.

Our vision is to be the leading gold producer, setting the industry benchmark in safety, teamwork, innovation, operational efficiency, and cost control.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Norton Gold Fields is seeking an Underground Truck Operator who will work cohesively as a valuable team member with our underground mining crew.

We are seeking a Underground Truck Operator who will work in a safe and efficient manner to achieve development and / or production targets each shift within the mine plan. Our Underground Truck Operator encompasses health and safety in all their tasks during their operations to support underground development and production operations, truck and related equipment inspections and care and uphold high stands of housekeeping.

KEY DUTIES AND TASKS

  • Conduct thorough pre-start inspections on equipment before operation.
  • Collaborate with Underground Shift Supervisor and cross shift operator for equipment handovers.
  • Interpret and follow mine plans and instructions accurately.
  • Safely operate underground equipment, ensuring efficiency and productivity.
  • Demonstrate good judgment, innovation, and adherence to safety protocols while operating trucks.
  • Provide assistance to other mining operators as and when required.

ABOUT YOU

  • At least 12 months experience operating Underground trucks such as Toro or Elphinstone trucks or similar (Essential)
  • Previous experience in an underground mining environment (Essential)
  • Current unrestricted “C” Class WA Manual Drivers Licence (Essential)
  • Basic electrical and mechanical knowledge of underground trucks (Essential)
  • Senior First Aid Certificate (Desirable)
  • Underground Metalliferous Mining Certificate II, III or IV (Desirable)
  • Current Western Australian DGSC (Desirable)

WHAT'S ON OFFER

  • Permanent full-time role with immediate start.
  • Excellent remuneration package with additional allowances.
  • Fully covered family private health insurance through GU Health Complete Gold Cover.
  • Fully covered Death and Total & Permanent Disability (TPD) insurance or allowance up to $2.4k.
  • Receive up to 10% short-term incentive payment (STIP) of your base salary.
  • 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.
  • Work with a team that prioritises safety while ensuring you achieve your best output.
  • A clear career path with training and development opportunity for promotion.

APPLY NOW...

This can be your new beginning at a company that values its people and celebrates Diversity and Inclusion.

Norton is recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Australian Government’s Workplace Gender Equality Agency. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for our roles, regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or disability.


About Norton Gold Fields

WA, Australia

Norton Gold Fields Limited (Norton or “the Company”) is one of Australia’s largest domestic gold producers, with annual production of more than 178,000 ounces. The Company has a mining and processing complex in Western Australia’s world-class Kalgoorlie gold region, including a highly prospective tenement package of 1,092km² surrounding the 3.3Mtpa Paddington Mill.

Norton acquired the Bullabulling Gold Project near Coolgardie in 2014, including a series of granted mining leases, prospecting licences and exploration licences. Historically, Bulabulling was a near-surface open pit gold mining producer in the 1990's. Norton aims to review and advance the project towards production.

Norton has Mineral Resources of 10.35Moz, gold Ore Reserves of 1.11Moz and a mine life in excess of ten years, with considerable exploration upside from more than 80 known prospects across its tenement package.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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