Roof Bolter Operator (Underground Coal) – Immediate Start

You'll operate heavy mining machines on shift at the contract mining company near White River. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

You'll report in White River. Relocation is not covered for this one.

• Refuel and wash the machine at the end of your shift where required
• Log loads, cycle times and machine hours on the onboard system or sheet
• Report defects and lock out the machine for the maintenance crew
• Push and level material on dumps and stockpiles with the dozer
• Haul ore and waste on the haul road loop to the crusher or dump

• Valid operator certificate for the specific machine, from an MQA-accredited provider
• Able to work 12-hour shifts on a rotating day and night roster
• Clear understanding of the TMM regulations under Chapter 8 of the MHSA regulations
• Certificate of fitness from a mine medical practitioner
• Code 10 or Code 14 driver's licence

• Machine training instructor experience
• Certificates on two or more machine types
• Fatigue management or defensive driving training

• Annual performance bonus
• Shift allowance for night and weekend shifts
• Company bus from nearby towns to the mine gate

• If you live near the mine, say so. Local applicants are often preferred under the Social and Labour Plan.
• Put your operator certificate expiry dates on the CV. Expired tickets are the top reason operators get filtered out.