Heavy Machinery Driver/Operator in Sydney, New South Wales at TRUCKING PEOPLE

💰 $32.32 USD/hr | 🕘 Monday–Friday, 9AM–5PM
📍 In-Person Role

We are hiring experienced Heavy Machinery Driver/Operators to support cutting-edge mining vehicle operations and testing in Australia.

If you have a strong background operating heavy equipment and want to work with advanced vehicle systems and emerging autonomous technology, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career with a rapidly expanding team.

As a Heavy Machinery Driver/Operator, you’ll play a key role in maintaining safety, performance, and operational excellence while supporting real-world vehicle testing and field operations.

✅ Operating 40-ton articulated haul trucks, excavators, bulldozers, and Ford Raptors
✅ Conducting pre-trip/post-trip inspections and completing DVIRs
✅ Identifying and reporting maintenance or performance concerns
✅ Supporting hardware and software testing activities
✅ Providing detailed operational feedback to engineering teams
✅ Maintaining strict safety and compliance standards
✅ Assisting with field operations and occasional travel (up to 5%)

We’re seeking dependable, safety-focused operators who take pride in their work and are excited to be part of innovative mining and vehicle technology projects.

✔ 5+ years of verified heavy machinery operating experience
✔ Comfortable operating and reversing 20-ton+ vehicles for extended periods
✔ Strong attention to detail and safety awareness
✔ Professional communication and teamwork skills
✔ Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
✔ Interest in advanced driver-assistance or autonomous vehicle technology
✔ CDL/commercial license preferred (not required)

• Clean driving history
• No serious violations within the past 5 years
• No DUI/DWI/reckless driving convictions within 10 years
• No preventable accidents within 3 years
• Ability to pass a background check and road test

🚀 Rapid growth opportunities in Australia
🛠 Work with advanced mining and autonomous vehicle technology
👷 Join a professional, safety-first team
📈 Build experience in a fast-growing industry sector

If you’re an experienced operator looking for a stable full-time opportunity with cutting-edge equipment and strong growth potential, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply now to take the next step in your heavy equipment career.