Title: Production Operator - Blackwater
Requisition ID: 2698
Department: Production
High-performing team, big trucks, strong culture—take the wheel as a Production Operator at Blackwater Mine!
About BUMA
BUMA's vision is to build a modern mining and rehabilitation company that drives growth. BUMA Australia adopts a relationship-focused, long-term strategy for project success. We consistently deliver value to clients throughout all mining stages, leveraging expertise and equipment for comprehensive surface operation services.
About The Role
We are seeking full-time Experienced Production Operators to join our BUMA team at Blackwater Mine. Our fleet comprises a combination of Komatsu 930 and Caterpillar 793 trucks with Cat 6060 and Hitachi 8000 & 3600 excavators. If you are looking for an opportunity to join a great team and have experience with any of the below, we would love to hear from you!
- Komatsu 930-E
- CAT 789
- CAT D10/D11 Dozer
- 16M, 18M or 24M Grader
About You
- Current QLD Driver's Licence (essential)
- Experience operating mining machinery outlined above (essential)
- Current Standard 11 Statement of Attainment (highly desirable)
- Current HA Report/Coal Board Medical (desired)
- Transcripts demonstrating proven experience on one or more of the trucks listed
- Identify and promote safe work practice, ensuring appropriate precautions are taken to reduce risk to both people, equipment and the environment
- A passion for operating big machinery!
If you meet these requirements and are ready to join a high-performing team, we encourage you to apply!
Working At BUMA
BUMA Australia is a people-focused business, with a strong emphasis on safety, training, development and continuous improvement. As a BUMA employee at Blackwater you will have access to:
- Annualised weekly pay + super
- FIFO from Brisbane
- Company provided bus from Rockhampton/Yeppoon and Emerald
- Camp accommodation or LAFHA (Living Away from Home Allowance) available
- 7/7 roster (Thursday to Wednesday), 12.5hrs per day/night
- Discounted employee advantages on health insurance, groceries, fuel and set retail outlets with BUMA LAB
Blackwater Mine
Located in Central Queensland, Blackwater Mine is one of the state’s largest coal mines, just 21 km from Blackwater. BUMA Australia has been handling truck and excavator pre-strip operations here since 2012, moving over 35 million BCM of material annually.
To be considered for this opportunity please click "Apply Now" to submit your application! 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.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Mining
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