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Open Pit Trainee 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 5 days ago


Join Norton and take advantage of these exciting opportunities to grow your career as an established gold miner. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

RESIDENTIAL LOCATION: Kalgoorlie

WORK SITE: Binduli

ROSTER: 7:7 - 12hrs (Please note this role is Residential, not FIFO)

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 Benefits

ABOUT THE ROLE

As an Open Pit Trainee Truck Operator, you will play a crucial role in the daily operations of our open-pit mining site. You will be responsible for operating heavy haul trucks to transport materials within the mine site, ensuring the safe and efficient movement of materials to designated locations. This is a hands-on, entry-level position that will provide you with comprehensive training and the opportunity to develop your skills in operating mining equipment.

Experience operating a heavy rigid vehicle will be highly regarded, but not required.

We are proud to offer structured training programs that prioritise the development of our people. We believe in investing in our employees' growth and providing them with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in their careers.

REQUIREMENTS

Current unencumbered ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence.

Experience in driving a heavy rigid vehicle (highly regarded, but not required).

A genuine interest in growing a career in mining, especially as an operator in heavy machineries.

Strong commitment to safety and attention to detail.

Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Ability to work in a physically demanding environment, including exposure to extreme weather conditions.

BENEFITS

Permanent 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.

Work with a team that prioritises safety.

WHY NORTON GOLD FIELDS?

Norton Gold Fields is one of Australia’s largest domestic gold producers, with a recent annual production of up to 200,000 ounces. The Company has a mining and processing complex in Western Australia’s world-class Kalgoorlie goldfield region, including a highly prospective tenement package of more than 1,000km² surrounding the 3.8Mtpa Paddington Mill. Norton recently expanded production capability by commissioning the Binduli North Heap Leach Project.

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

Norton currently has a range of opportunities across multiple long-term projects in the Goldfields region, all conveniently located just 10-45 minutes from town.

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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