Title: Dump Truck Operator
Requisition ID: ****
Department: Production
We are seeking talented dump truck operators to join our Blackwater team on a permanent, full-time basis.
About Us
BUMA is a young company with strong growth aspirations, our vision is to build a modern mining and company that drives growth, sustainability and prosperity.
This is supported by our core values of safety, integrity, progress, collaboration and people.
Our Blackwater team pride themselves on their high performance & inclusive culture.
They have a long-standing presence among the Blackwater community & have been performing truck and excavator pre-strip operations at Whitehaven's Blackwater Mine since May ****.
Our fleet at the mine comprises a combination of Komatsu 930E and Caterpillar 789C haul trucks with Hitachi EX****, Caterpillar **** and Hitachi EX**** excavators.
About The Role
We are seeking experienced Production Operators to join our high-performing team at Blackwater Mine.
If you have experience operating any of the following, we want to hear from you:
CAT 789 Haul Trucks
Hitachi 930E Electric Trucks
CAT 785 Water Trucks
About You
We are looking for motivated and safety-focused Production Operators who meet the following criteria:
Proven Experience: Hands-on experience operating haul trucks in an open-cut mining environment.
Technical Skills: Preference for candidates with experience operating:
Electric Trucks – Hitachi 930E (or equivalent)
Mechanical Trucks – CAT 789C (or equivalent)




Safety-First Mindset: Strong commitment to following site procedures, with excellent attention to detail.
Results-Driven: Production-oriented with a focus on achieving operational targets efficiently and safely.
Adaptability & Initiative: Ability to work well under pressure and proactively contribute to team success.
Licensing & Certifications:
Current and valid driver's licence (mandatory)
Standard 11 (highly regarded)
Working At BUMA
BUMA Australia is a people focused business, with a robust focus on safety, training, development and continuous improvement.
As a BUMA employee you will have access to:
Competitive EA + increased market allowances + super
Annualised weekly pay
Camp accommodation or LAFHA (Living Away from Home Allowance) available.
7/7 roster, working hours are 12.5hrs per day
Company provided bus from Rockhampton or Emerald
Career progression opportunities through a number of training and mentoring programs such as trainer and assessor course.
Discounted employee benefits on health insurance, groceries, fuel and set retail outlets with BUMA LAB.
All final applicants for this position will be asked to consent to a police check.
Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position.
Each application will be considered on its merits.
For further information on careers at BUMA please visit our website careers/why-join-us/
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📌 Dump Truck Operator (Queensland)
🏢 BUMA Australia
📍 Queensland