Average age
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females
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full time
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Employed
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Vocational Qualified
Haul Truck Drivers operate heavy vehicles and are responsible for manoeuvering and transporting excavated materials safely and efficiently to the correct destination around a mine site.
Haul Truck drivers are required to ensure materials have been loaded correctly and securely, monitor payloads whilst maintaining pre-start and load sheet documentation.
Haul Truck Drivers have a strong focus and commitment to safety practices, can work effectively with others and have good communication skills.
“I love being outside, seeing the sunrises and sunsets and seeing the mine progress”
Tasks for this role
Manoeuvring vehicles into position for loading and unloading
Loading and unloading vehicles using lifting and tipping devices
Observing safety requirements when loading and unloading vehicles
Making regular quality checks of vehicles to ensure they can be driven safely
Estimating weights to comply with load limitations and ensuring safe distribution of weight
Ensuring goods are stowed and securely covered to prevent loss and damage
Verifying loading documents, checking the condition of goods and obtaining certification of deliveries
Characteristics
- Lower Skill level
- Practical and Administrative
- Light, Medium and Heavy physical demand
Links to Resources
Education Pathways
- Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations
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