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Trainee - Dump Truck Operator

CompanyMacmahon Holdings Limited
LocationCity Of Kalgoorlie-Boulder
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 20, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
This is a 24-month traineeship program where the individual will work towards completing the RII30120 Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations as a Trainee Dump Truck Operator. Trainees will gain foundational knowledge, practice in a Caterpillar Truck Simulator, and then transition to applying their learning on site.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
3175
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Macmahon is a diversified contractor with leading capabilities in surface and underground mining, civil construction and resources engineering. Our end-to-end mining services encompass mine development and materials delivery, engineering, civil construction, on-site mining services, rehabilitation and site remediation. As an ASX-listed company, with headquarters in Perth, we work for major resource companies across various commodity sectors in Australia and Southeast Asia.
About the Role

Trainee Dump Truck Position

Trainee Dump Truck Operator 

 

Join our 24-month traineeship program and work towards completing the RII30120 Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations as a Trainee - Dump Truck Operator at one of Macmahon's Surface West projects. As a trainee, you'll participate in Macmahon’s industry-leading Trainee Dump Truck Academy, delivered through Macmahon Contractors RTO (52303) and supported by Western Australia's state government funding.  

At the commencement of the program, you will gain foundational knowledge in dump truck operations and then apply what you have learnt in our Caterpillar Truck Simulator and then transition to applying your learning on site.

As a part of the recruitment process, shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an Assessment Centre Day on 5 March 2026. Successful candidates will commence on 22nd April 2026. 

 

Key Information

  • FIFO/DIDO to one of Macmahon's Surface Mine sites
  • 2:1 Roster for the duratinon of the Traineeship
  • Assessment Centre Day: 5 March 2026 - it is essential for invited candidates to attend to be eligible to proceed
  • Additional testing will be required during the screening process prior to Assessment Centre Day invitations being issued. Please monitor your emails for updates if you progress past initial screening. 

 

About you:

 

  • Valid driver's license (Manual) - full unrestricted licence 
  • Full working rights (Citizenship or Permanent Resident), 
  • Prior experience working 12hr shifts (Highly desirable) 
  • Previous mine site experience is advantageous but not essential

 

Employee Benefits

  • Excellent onsite facilities.
  • Ongoing career development opportunities
  • Dedicated lifestyle, financial and mental health support.
  • Salary packaging options.
  • Access to a wide range of employee discounts with Macmahon retail, vehicle, insurance and banking partners.

 

 

About Macmahon

 

Macmahon is a leading Australian contract mining company with projects throughout Australia and Southeast Asia. Delivering a comprehensive range of surface and underground mining, civil design and construction, performance enhancement, and mine site maintenance and rehabilitation services to the resources sector.

 

Recruitment process

 

Successful applicants must pass a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening, as well as criminal history and qualification checks. Proof of working rights in Australia (valid passport, birth certificate, citizenship certificate, or current visa grant notification) is also required.

Macmahon is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages suitably qualified women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply.

 

Macmahon Winning Values

United | Integrity | Courage | Pride

Key Skills
Dump Truck OperationsRII30120 Certificate III in Surface Extraction OperationsCaterpillar Truck SimulatorManual Driver's License12hr Shifts
Categories
TradesConstructionTransportationEnergyLogistics
Benefits
Excellent onsite facilitiesOngoing career development opportunitiesDedicated lifestyle, financial and mental health supportSalary packaging optionsAccess to a wide range of employee discounts with Macmahon retail, vehicle, insurance and banking partners