- Opportunity working at Rio Tinto
- Ongoing assignment via Chandler Macleod
- Safety-first culture with supportive teams
About the Opportunity
Rio Tinto is a global mining and materials company operating in 35 countries, producing the materials essential to modern life. Their operations are built on safety, innovation, inclusion and creating value for communities, customers and shareholders.
Through Rio Tinto’s partnership with Chandler Macleod, we are seeking experienced Truck Drivers to join the Dampier Salt Operations in Dampier.
This is an excellent opportunity for motivated operators with previous site-based truck driving experience. You'll become part of a supportive and collaborative team environment, working on one of Western Australia's most well-established operations.
Operating on a 3 Days / 3 Nights / 6 Days Off roster(12.5 hour shifts) you will play a key role in supporting the Dampier Salt team and ensuring safe and efficient site operations. Please note this is a residential position and applicants must reside in Karratha or Dampier.
Reporting to the Supervisor and working in a collaborative and exciting environment, you will:
- Operating and driving trucks safely throughout the site
- Supporting daily operational requirements across the team
- Assisting the wider team when and where required
- Work safely within Rio Tinto procedures
- Previous site-based truck driving experience.
- Hold a valid HR drivers license.
- Experience operating site-based vehicles such as haul trucks, tippers, water carts, Moxy trucks, or similar equipment.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Previous mining or heavy industry experience.
- Commitment to work the rostered shifts (12.5 hour shifts, Days and nights)
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Dedication to everyone's safety.
- Current C Class manual driver's licence.
- Relevant trade qualifications and certificates
- Ability to pass pre-employment medical and other testing.
Why Join Chandler Macleod?
Chandler Macleod is one of Australia’s most experienced workforce partners. You’ll receive acompetitive pay rate paid weekly, superannuation on all hours worked, access to our EmployeeAssistance Program, a dedicated Chandler-Rio Tinto support team, simple digital onboarding, and access to future Rio Tinto assignments.
Apply Now!
Ready to take the next step? Apply today to join Chandler Macleod for an exciting onsite assignment with Rio Tinto. Applications close 08/11/2026. Chandler Macleod reserves the right to close applications earlier if suitable candidates are identified. At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community. You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion
