Dump Truck Operator
coactHourly Rate
Listed 22 Sep 2026
Closes 21 Dec 2026
Chandler Macleod is seeking experienced Dump Truck Operators for an open-cut coal operation in the Bowen Basin, Queensland. If youre chasing consistent work, strong hourly rates, and a genuine 7/7 lifestyle roster, this is a great long-term opportunity.
What youll be doing
Operating CAT 793 & CAT 797 rigid haul trucks
Prestrip operations
Working under excavators, shovels, loaders and scrapers
Following site HSE, SOPs and safety systems
Meeting production targets in a high-volume mining environment
Roster & site details
7/7 rotating day/night roster(Thursday to Wednesday)
DIDO / BIBO / local applicants preferred, limited FIFO capacity available
Bowen Basin QLD
Accommodation, meals and PPE supplied
Long-term ongoing casual role
Positions across A/C & B/D crews
Pay & benefits
$81.14 per hour casual (inclusive of 25% casual loading)
Bonus incentive: $288
Immediate start available
Well-established site with a strong safety culture
What youll need
Demonstrated experience in open-cut coal mining (QLD)
Proven operating experience on CAT 793 & CAT 797
Experience working under shovel/excavator/loader
Current C Class Drivers Licence
Standard 11(preferred)
Current Coal Board Medical(preferred)
Signed training transcripts showing machine hours
Full Australian working rights