Trainee Dump Truck Operator - Upper and Lower Hunter Valley
- Complete a 24-month, full-time dump truck operator traineeship at a mine site in the Upper or Lower Hunter Valley.
- Work a rotating 12.5-hour day and night roster, including weekends, while undertaking a Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations.
- Meet safety and attendance requirements and hold a current P2 or higher car licence with the ability to drive a manual vehicle.
- Upper and Lower Hunter Sites Available
- Fantastic Opportunity to learn while you earn
- Various Roster Patterns
Programmed Energy and Resources is currently seeking motivated candidates for an exciting opportunity to undertake a Full Time Dump Truck Traineeship in the Lower and Upper Hunter Valley.
The roster will be an even time 12.5hr rotating day and night roster, averaging 43.75 hours per week including working two weekends a month.
Benefits:
- Excellent flat pay rates starting from $38 an hour
- Superannuation paid on all rostered hours
- Work with a great team that is committed to your safety and is a market leader
- Regular onsite support from Programmed's account managers and trainers
About your new role:
- 24-Month full time permanent role
- This competency-based traineeship leads to a nationally recognised qualification, Certificate III - Surface Extraction Operations
- Locations throughout the Upper and Lower Hunter Valley NSW
- Following a 12.5 hour rotating roster that includes days, nights and weekends
About you:
- Safe and productive work ethic
- Be able to work a rotating roster including nights and weekends
- Be committed to the roster and completion of the traineeship
- Hold a current Car P2 drivers licence or higher - MUST be able to drive a manual vehicle
- Provide 2 recent work referees (Supervisor)
- Be able to provide a local residential address or willing to relocate within 1hr of the mine site, this is NOT FIFO
- Be able to attend required interviews and assessment centres in the Singleton office
- Able to undergo and pass a full Order 45 Health Assessment and D&A Test
- Be able to provide a RMS driving record for consideration if you are invited for an interview
Please Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Who we are
As one of Australia's largest employers, we work with great companies all around Australia and New Zealand to give you the best opportunities to work when and where you want to.
At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.
So it's over to you, if this opportunity is right for you apply today!
To learn more about Programmed, we encourage you to visit our website.
Consultant
info.singleton@programmed.com.au
Reference number: 210380164
Profession:Mining and ResourcesMining - Production
Company: Programmed Skilled Workforce
Date posted: 5th Nov, 2026
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