Trainee Dump Truck Operator | Macmahon WA Surface Sites | 2/1 FIFO/DIDO
Macmahon
3 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Entry Level FIFO Jobs, FIFO Mining Jobs, DIDO Jobs, FIFO Plant Operator Jobs, 2/1 FIFO Jobs
About the Role
Macmahon is taking on trainees for its 24 month Dump Truck Operator traineeship at its Surface West mine sites in Western Australia. Trainees work towards the RII30120 Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations through Macmahon's own training organisation, with Western Australian government funding. The roster is 2:1 days and nights, FIFO or DIDO from Perth. Shortlisted applicants must attend an assessment centre day on 27 November 2026, and successful trainees start in February 2027.
Key Responsibilities
- Learn to operate rigid haul trucks safely and efficiently
- Train first in a Caterpillar truck simulator, then on site
- Keep work areas tidy and support safe interactions with other crews
- Back your crew and share what you learn
About You
- A full, unrestricted manual driver's licence
- Full Australian working rights as a citizen or permanent resident
- Experience working 12 hour shifts is highly desirable
- Mine site experience helps but is not essential
- Able to pass a full pre-employment medical with drug and alcohol testing, plus criminal history and qualification checks
What's on Offer
- A 24 month traineeship with a nationally recognised qualification
- FIFO or DIDO from Perth on a 2:1 roster
- Training through Macmahon's Trainee Dump Truck Academy
- Stable work on established mining projects
- A crew culture built on looking out for each other
About Macmahon
Macmahon is an Australian mining and civil contractor. Surface Mining Australia, its largest operating company, runs open cut mining for clients across the country.
Apply directly on Macmahon's careers site using the apply link on this listing.