Job Description
ROSTER: 7:7 Day & Night – 12hrs (Residential only) or 2:1 Day & Night – 12hrs (Residential or FIFO)
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PACKAGE: Salary + Performance Bonus + Residential Allowance + Site Allowance + Family Private Health Insurance or Allowance + Death and TPD Coverage or Allowance + Mental Health Programs + Gym Membership Discount + Other Benefits
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WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
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As a Digger Operator at Norton Gold Fields, you are responsible for the safe & efficient operation of an Excavator in a mining production workplace and for operator other equipment such as but not limited to, Dozer, Grader, Water Cart and Dump Trucks as required to conduct production mining operations.
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Drive diggers such as Hitachi EX ****, **** and **** machinery.
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Interpret, understand and apply survey instructions and dig plans.
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Accurately excavate ore and waste to the grade control geologist's and surveyor's markings and direct the trucks to deliver the material to the correct stockpile areas.
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Direct truck movement and manage the number of trucks needed for optimal productivity.
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Rapid response to operator requests to transparent up spillage on haul roads and maintain clear loading faces.
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Complete daily take five and JSA risk assessment as required when performing tasks.
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Be able to complete machine challenge evaluations competently for all machines.
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Ensure minimal disruptions to the loading and haulage cycle.
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ABOUT YOU
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At least 12 months of excavator experience and 3 years of mining experience (Essential).
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Current, unrestricted Western Australian Class "C" Driver's Licence (Essential).
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Previous experience in an Open-Pit/Cut mining setting (Desirable).
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Basic knowledge of Mine Regulations, Act and HSE Regulations.
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Good understanding of the following machines:n
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Dump Trucks: Komatsu ****, 785; CAT 777F , 789D , 775F, Water Carts (or other similar machinery in dimension)
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Graders: CAT 16M , 18M Graders
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Wheel loader: Komatsu WA900, CAT988 or 992. Prefer to have crusher experience.
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Dozers: CAT D10T – D10T2 Dozers (Essential)
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Excavators: Komatsu PC****; Hitachi **** and **** (Essential)
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BENEFITS
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Permanent full-time role with an immediate start.
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Excellent remuneration package with additional allowances.
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Receive a $12k residential allowance per annum, if you are residential and not FIFO.
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Receive up to $5k site allowance per annum, depending on your site location.
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Receive up to 10% short-term incentive payment (STIP) of your base salary.
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A fully covered family private health insurance through GU Health Complete Gold Cover or allowance up to $5k.
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A fully covered Death and Total & Permanent Disability (TPD) insurance or allowance up to $2.4k.
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Pro-rata long service leave (LSL) after just 5 years of service and be entitled to 13 weeks paid LSL after 10 years of service.
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A clear career path with training and development opportunities.
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EMPLOYER QUESTIONS
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Your application will include the following questions:
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How many years' experience do you have as an excavator operator?
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Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
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What's your expected annual base salary?
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Are you willing to relocate for this role?
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Are you licenced to drive a manual vehicle?
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Do you have open pit mining experience?
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📌 Excavator Operator (Western Australia)
🏢 Norton Gold Fields
📍 Western Australia