Truck Operator

Vault Minerals · Lake Darlot WA 6438 · Full time
Posted 12d ago

Truck Operator

Vault Minerals
~$120k - $160k(Estimated)
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Operate underground haul trucks to transport ore and waste rock safely and efficiently.
  • Complete pre-start inspections, monitor loading and tipping, and promptly report equipment faults.
  • Undertake training and other underground operational tasks while meeting site procedures and statutory requirements.

  • Join Vault Minerals during an exciting growth period!
  • Position will be offered on a 14:14 roster from Perth
  • Great opportunity for career advancement

Provision of a quality and timely truck driving (haulage) service using underground mobile plant equipment.

Vault Minerals Limited is a leading intermediate gold producer listed on the ASX, with a diversified portfolio of operating assets across Western Australia and Canada. Formerly known as Red 5 Limited, the company rebranded to Vault Minerals in September 2024 to reflect its scale, strength, and growth ambitions.

Darlot Site Overview

With over a century of mining history, Darlot is a cornerstone operation of Vault Minerals Limited producing high-grade gold production. The Darlot mine is located about 900 km northeast of Perth and 121 km north of Leonora, in the Goldfields Region of Western Australia.

What we offer:

  • This position will be offered on an 14;14 FIFO roster from Perth
  • An hour flight time from Perth to Leonora and Virgin Velocity Frequent flyer points
  • Competitive Salary on a fortnightly pay cycle
  • Referral program allowing you to earn up to $6,000 for referring new employees
  • Career development opportunities and great company culture

Provision of a quality and timely truck driving (haulage) service using underground mobile plant equipment to haul ore and waste rock under instruction, ensuring operational targets are met in a safe, environmentally compliant, and efficient manner in alignment with Vault Minerals operational procedures, quality standards, and statutory mining and safety regulations.

Key responsibilities of this role will include:

  • Operate haul trucks to transport ore and waste materials.
  • Conduct pre-start inspections and operate safely.
  • Monitor truck loading and tipping practices.
  • Participate in formal and informal training.
  • Report equipment faults immediately.
  • Assist with general underground operational tasks as required

About You:

  • Minimum 1 year experience in UG operations
  • Demonstrated record of safe underground mining practices
  • Current WA Manual Driver’s Licence (C-Class)
  • DGSC

Additional Benefits:  

Paywise offers the following employee benefits to Vault Minerals employees;

o Novated Lease Vehicles

o Salary Sacrifice - Trade tools, FIFO Travel, Self Education

Our Recruitment Process

As part of our recruitment process, we require a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screen and a National Police Clearance.

If you would like to join us on our growth journey, please apply now.

Vaults Minerals respectfully requests that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting unsolicited resumes unless expressly invited to do so.

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Skills

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Equipment fault reportingHaul truck operationLoading and tipping practicesOre haulagePre-start inspectionsSafe work practicesUnderground mining operationsUnderground mobile plant operationWaste rock haulage

Licenses & certifications

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Current wa manual drivers licence (c-class)Dgsc

Perks & benefits

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14:14 fifo roster from perthCareer development opportunitiesEmployee referral programNovated lease vehiclesSalary sacrifice optionsVirgin velocity frequent flyer points

Vault Minerals