Title:  Multi-Skill Operator

Requisition ID:  2101
Department:  Production

Our operations at Blackwater are expanding with a new fleet starting soon! Seeking experienced Multi-Skill Operators to join our team to support our expanding fleet.

About Us: 

BUMA Australia is growing! We currently operate 7 sites across Queensland with strong plans for expansion. 

With a strong commitment to safety, innovation and technology, BUMA Australia pursues a relationship-based long-term approach to ensure the mutual success of all projects. Ensuring we provide value to our clients through all stages of mining is a mainstay of our business and we have the expertise and equipment to deliver total mining services to any surface operation.

 

About Blackwater 

Located in the Bowen Basin of Central Queensland, BMA’s Blackwater Mine is one of Queensland’s largest coal mines. It is situated approximately 21 kilometres from the town of Blackwater.

The BUMA Australia team have been performing truck and excavator pre-strip operations at Blackwater since May 2012. Over 44 million bank cubic metres of material is mined by our fleets every year.

 

About The Role:

We are currently seeking experienced Multi-Skill Production Operators interested in joining our team at Blackwater Mine. 

Our fleet at Blackwater is comprised of  CAT 785 Water Trucks, 16M & 18M Graders, CAT D10 & D11 Dozers. If you are looking for the oppurtunity to join a high performing team and have experience with any of the listed machines in addition to haul trucks then we would love to hear from you!

We have full time opportunities available which include an even time roster, camp accommodation/LAFHA and company provided bus transport. 

 

About You:

We are seeking applications from candidates with the following experience/ licenses:

  • Proven experience operating water trucks, graders and dozers

  • Demonstrated experience within open cut mining

  • Production and safety oriented with a focus on achieving results for both yourself and for the company

  • High levels of initiative and the ability to work well under pressure

  • Your key focus is safety with a high attention to detail to abide by site procedures

  • Current and valid drivers license

  • Standard 11 would be advantageous

  • Current Covid19 Vaccination Certificate

 

Working at BUMA:

  • 7/7 Roster – 12.5hr shifts

  • Annualised weekly pay

  • Full time permanent position

  • Camp accommodation / Living Away from Home Allowance

  • Company provided bus transport to and from Rockhampton

  • A new company with a fresh approach and a growth plan

  • A diverse and supportive environment

  • Employee financial, lifestyle and health benefits such as discounted health cover, discounted car rentals, salary sacrifice options such as personal leave, superannuation, novated leasing and an Employee Assistance Program

 

At BUMA, our people are the source of our success. We are determined to invest in individual development and provide positive leadership. We work effectively with our partners and strive to exceed our employee, client and community expectations.

 

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. Email applications and agencies are not accepted.