Job Description

Apply today to join a high performing team working alongside a fleet of CAT793's, 789's & Komatsu 930E's. FIFO from Brisbane. Proven experience required.

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About Us:

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BUMA is a young company with strong growth aspirations, our vision is to build a modern mining company that drives growth, sustainability, and prosperity. This is supported by our core values of safety, integrity, progress, collaboration, and people.

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Our Blackwater team prides themselves on their high performance & inclusive culture. They have a long-standing presence in the Blackwater community & have been performing truck and excavator pre-strip operations at Whitehaven's Blackwater Mine since May 2012.

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Our fleet at the mine comprises a combination of Komatsu 930E and Caterpillar 789C haul trucks with Hitachi EX8000, Caterpillar 6060, and Hitachi EX3600 excavators.

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About the Role:
n 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:

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- CAT 785 Water Trucks
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About You:

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We are looking for motivated and safety-focused Production Operators who meet the following criteria:

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- Proven Experience: Hands-on experience operating haul trucks in an open-cut mining environment.
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- Technical Skills: Preference for candidates with experience operating: -Electric Trucks – Hitachi 930E (or equivalent) -Mechanical Trucks – CAT 789C (or equivalent)
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- Safety-First Mindset: Strong commitment to following site procedures, with excellent attention to detail.
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- Results-Driven:



Production-oriented with a focus on achieving operational targets efficiently and safely.
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- Adaptability & Initiative: Ability to work well under pressure and proactively contribute to team success.
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- Licensing & Certifications: -Current and valid driver's licence (mandatory) -Standard 11 (highly regarded)
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If you meet these requirements and are ready to join a high-performing team, we encourage you to apply!

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Working at BUMA:
n BUMA Australia is a people-focused business with a strong focus on safety, training, development, and continuous improvement. As a BUMA employee, you will have access to:

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- Third year EA rates + increased market allowances + super
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- FIFO from Brisbane
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- Annualised weekly pay
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- Camp accommodation or LAFHA (Living Away from Home Allowance) available.
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- 7/7 roster, working hours are 12.5hrs per day
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- Company provided bus from Rockhampton or Emerald
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- Career progression opportunities through a number of training and mentoring programs such as trainer and assessor course.
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- Discounted employee benefits on health insurance, groceries, fuel, and set retail outlets with BUMA LAB.
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To be considered for this prospect please click "Apply Now" to submit your application!

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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.

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For further information on careers at BUMA please visit our website

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📌 Production Haul Truck Operator (Blackwater)
🏢 BUMA Australia
📍 Blackwater