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.
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.
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.
Mine Haul Truck Driver
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