About Us
BUMA Australia 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.
We pride ourselves on our high performance and inclusive culture, having a long-standing presence in the Blackwater community. We have been performing truck and excavator pre-strip operations at Whitehaven's Blackwater Mine since 2012.
Our Fleet
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.
About the Role
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:
* CAT 785 Water Trucks
About You
We are looking for motivated and safety-focused Production Operators who meet the following criteria:
* Proven Experience: Hands-on experience operating haul trucks in an open-cut mining environment.
* Technical Skills: Preference for candidates with experience operating:
o Electric Trucks – Hitachi 930E (or equivalent)
o Mechanical Trucks – CAT 789C (or equivalent)
* Safety-First Mindset: Strong commitment to following site procedures, with excellent attention to detail.
* Results-Driven: Production-oriented with a focus on achieving operational targets efficiently and safely.
* Adaptability & Initiative: Ability to work well under pressure and proactively contribute to team success.
* Licensing & Certifications:
o Current and valid driver's licence (mandatory)
o Standard 11 (highly regarded)
Working at BUMA
As a BUMA employee, you will have access to:
* Third year EA rates + increased market allowances + super
* FIFO from Brisbane
* Annualised weekly pay
* Camp accommodation or LAFHA (Living Away from Home Allowance) available.
* 7/7 roster, working hours are 12.5hrs per day
* Company provided bus from Rockhampton or Emerald
* Career progression opportunities through a number of training and mentoring programs such as trainer and assessor course.
* Discounted employee benefits on health insurance, groceries, fuel, and set retail outlets with BUMA LAB.