Dump truck operator/Loader Operator moving ore, waste, and ROM product across surface mining sites in WA. Operates CAT 793, CAT 777G, WA1200 KOMATSU LOADER, and WA600 KOMATSU LOADER on 2/1 FIFO rosters, with a steady focus on safe haulage and load handling. Brings long-term site familiarity across open-cut environments and remote mine conditions.
Work History
Dump truck operator/Loader Operator
9 Years 9 Months
BHP BILLITON | 01.2017 - Current
Track 10-25 loads daily to support continuous surface mining production.
Operate dump trucks and loaders across pit and stockpile areas to move material safely and on schedule.
Inspect CAT and Komatsu equipment before use, reporting faults promptly to reduce downtime and delays.
Follow occupational health and safety practices, maintaining hazard awareness in FIFO and remote site conditions.
Dump truck operator/Loader Operator
1 Year 11 Months
MACA MINING AND CIVIL AUSTRALIA | 02.2015 - 01.2017
Completed 14 pre-start inspections each shift before operating heavy equipment on site.
Operated CAT 777G dump trucks across surface mining duties on a 2/1 FIFO roster.
Loaded and repositioned material with a WA600 Komatsu loader to support production flow.
Worked in remote mine-site conditions, following safety procedures and communicating clearly with crew members.
Dump truck operator/Loader Operator
3 Months
RED DIRT PERSONNEL GROUP | 11.2014 - 02.2015
Operated CAT 980 and 988 loaders to feed ROM and mill circuits safely and efficiently.
Maintained water cart operations to support dust control and safe site conditions.
Worked on a 2/1 FIFO roster at remote mine sites, adapting to changing conditions and schedules.
Plant operator
1 Year 9 Months
NRW CIVIL & MINING | 02.2013 - 11.2014
Operated CAT and Komatsu haul trucks, water carts, and loaders across 2/1 and 4/1 FIFO rosters.
Followed occupational health and safety practices on remote mine sites, maintaining hazard awareness and permit compliance.
Coordinated with crew members by radio, supporting smooth handovers, clear instructions, and dependable team work.
Drill Support Mobile Operator
5 Months
ACTION DRILL & BLAST | 09.2012 - 02.2013
Operated a 6-wheel water cart to support dust suppression across the mine site.
Loaded and moved material with CAT 980-988 loaders to keep production areas supplied.
Worked on FIFO rosters in remote conditions while following safety rules and site procedures.
Shot fire’s Assistant
6 Months
ACTION DRILL & BLAST | 03.2012 - 09.2012
Operated CAT 980-988 equipment to support loading work across the Solomon Mining Project.
Loaded shots and tied in shots, following blast procedures and site hazard controls.
Provided blast guarding and general labouring support on 2/1 FIFO rosters.
Plant operator
1 Year 9 Months
Newmont Mining | 06.2010 - 03.2012
Operated Komatsu 785 and CAT 793 dump trucks across open cut mining and FIFO roster work.
Applied Occupational health and safety practices while working in remote mine site conditions.
Supported team coordination and radio communications while working in remote location work.
All Rounder Labourer
1 Year
CEILING PERFORMANCE PTY LTD | 01.2009 - 01.2010
Operated a Komatsu WA 250 loader for civil construction tasks supporting ceiling and wall works.
Performed general labouring across the project site, including materials movement and work area preparation.
Worked safely in remote site conditions, applying occupational health and safety practices throughout daily tasks.
All Rounder Labourer
2 Years
FLEXISTAFF RECRUITMENT AGENCY | 01.2007 - 01.2009
Operated KOMATSU WA 250 loader to move material safely and keep production work flowing on site.
Performed general labouring duties, including manual handling and site clean-up, to support daily operations.
Worked reliably in FIFO and remote location conditions, following safety practices and adapting to changing site needs.
All Rounder Operator
3 Years
NTC CONTRACTING | 01.2004 - 01.2007
Loaded and repositioned materials using CAT 980/988 loaders to support earthworks and site operations.
Handled six-wheel water cart duties to control dust and maintain safer haul roads around worksites.
Worked across remote WA locations and FIFO conditions while following site safety requirements and permit rules.
Skills
Occupational health and safety
FIFO roster work
Remote location work
Heavy equipment operation
Dump truck operation
Loader operation
CAT equipment operation
Water cart operations
Pre-start inspections
Site hazard awareness
Production reporting
Team coordination
Radio communications
Fatigue management
Permit to work
Incident reporting
Manual handling
Risk assessment
First aid certification
Certification
LV and Bus Passed out
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 12th December 1981
Nationality: Western Australia
Driving License: HR Class Western Australia (No 4289981); C Class Western Australia (No 4289981)