Operator - Truck (Level 2)
About Us
From humble beginnings in 2011, Evolution Mining is now a leading gold producer, operating six mines across Australia and Canada. Enacting our vision to be inspired people creating a premier global gold company, we are indeed a bold team with a bright future. Our operational diversity offers our employees access to many experiences and career opportunities within the one company. So, whether you choose to work at one of our underground or open pit operations, explore for our future as part of our Discovery team, or join our Group Office, we know you’ll have a bright future with us.
At Cowal
At Cowal, our substantial investment has led to a longer mine life as we have boldly reimagined our future to 2040. Located near West Wyalong in central New South Wales, Cowal is a residential site where we encourage our people to live nearby and enjoy the close-knit communities and lifestyles of the surrounding areas.
Your Benefits
At Evolution, we support, develop and reward everyone who chooses to be a part of our bright future. Your benefits include relocation assistance, salary packaging (i.e. novated car leasing, remote area housing), life insurance and income protection, quarterly performance bonuses, employee share scheme, referral bonuses, recognition program, study assistance, discounted health insurance, discounted gym membership. Bus transportation is provided to and from West Wyalong at the beginning and end of your shift.
This roster is 7:7 roster (7days, 7 off, 7 nights) and a 12 hour day. Thursday to Wednesday swing.
We understand that flexible work means something different to everyone and encourage you to have a conversation about the flexible work options available.
About the Role
Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, this role is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of ore and waste rock within open-pit mining operations. You’ll be operating large haul trucks to meet production targets while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and operational procedures. With proven mining experience, you will contribute to a strong safety culture and actively support continuous improvement across the team.
Key responsibilities include:
- Safely operating haul trucks to move ore and waste in line with production requirements.
- Maximising equipment utilisation, ensuring correct haul placement, and using Minestar GPS effectively.
- Completing shift reports, logs, and documentation accurately.
- Identifying and reporting hazards, incidents, and environmental issues promptly.
- Sharing knowledge with less experienced operators and supporting team capability.
About You
You are an experienced haul truck operator with at least six months’ open-pit mining or quarry production experience. You are safety-focused, adaptable, and work well in a team environment.
To be successful, you will have:
- A valid Australian motor vehicle licence (manual).
- Demonstrated haul truck operating experience in open-pit mining.
- Ability to work a panelled roster.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Strong work ethic with a commitment to safety, productivity, and continuous improvement.
This is an excellent opportunity to bring your mining experience to Evolution and further your career in a supportive and safety-driven environment.
At Evolution, as our name suggests, change and transformation is in our DNA. We want the Evolution experience to be your career highlight. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce that represents the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We are focused on keeping our people safe and healthy and creating sustainable value in an environmentally and socially responsible way. Join our bold team to start your next exciting chapter.
To find out more about us and Cowal, click here https://joinus.evolutionmining.com/
We thank you for taking the time to submit your application.