Whitehaven Coal is the dominant player in Australia’s only emerging high-quality coal basin. With a culture based on our values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value and Excellence, our reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, effective and environmentally responsible operations continues to grow.
About The Role
Gunnedah Basin Haulage is a fully owned subsidiary of Whitehaven Coal and we currently have new permanent vacancies for truck drivers to join our crew. You will be hauling coal to and from our Tarrawonga mine and our Coal Handling and Processing Plant (CHPP) in Gunnedah, a distance of approx. 40kms. We require MC Drivers to join our operation just outside of Gunnedah. These are residential positions, working rotating morning and afternoon from Monday to Friday with the requirement to work every second Saturday.
What You’ll Do
Demonstrate commitment to our goal of Zero Harm to both personnel and equipment
Operation of Scania A Double side tippers
Completion of daily paperwork
Contribute to a collaborative team environment and organisational culture
Hauling coal from Vickery
What You’ll Bring
Live locally or within a 1-hour commute to site
Ability to work 8 hour day and afternoon shifts (overtime available as required)
Experience working on mine sites e.g. iron ore / coal would be advantageous but not essential – all training provided.
Experience with side or rear tipping preferred.
A current MC Driver’s License and be able to provide an RMS driving record
Why Whitehaven Coal?
Career Development, Mentorship and Coaching
Full Relocation Packages offered for the right candidates
Competitive Salary Packages | Salary Sacrificing Options
Bonus Scheme + $1k Company Shares
Employee Referral Scheme - $4000 for Successful Referrals!
Base rate $38.13 + penalties
Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We are striving for an inclusive workplace that brings people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes applicants of diversity of gender, culture and experience.
To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.