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Mine Haul Truck Driver

Operating ultra-class dump trucks in open-cut mining operations

Haul truck drivers transport ore and overburden across open-cut mining sites, often using massive vehicles with payload capacities exceeding hundreds of tonnes. They navigate haul roads, adhere to load limits, and ensure safe driving in extreme conditions.

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Key Benefits

High-Value Machinery

Operate some of the largest trucks in the world, critical to mine profitability.

Routine & Safety Focus

Strict rules, speed limits, and communication to avoid incidents on site.

FIFO Rosters

Often flies in-out to remote sites, with set shifts offering strong earning potential.

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Personal Accident Cover

Income support if an off-site injury prevents you from returning to your FIFO roster.

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Travel Insurance (FIFO)

Covers personal belongings and certain medical costs during transit to the mine site.

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Life & TPD Cover

Additional security for your family given the higher-risk environment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Usually an HR (Heavy Rigid) or MC (Multi-Combination) license plus site-specific haul truck training. Some mines train internally.
Some mines hire entry-level drivers; others prefer experienced truck drivers from civil or quarry backgrounds.
Less physically intense but mentally challenging due to long hours, heat, and night shifts.

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