Jumbo Operator
Operate heavy machinery used for underground drilling in the mining industry.
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- What's it like to be a Jumbo Operator?
- How to become a Jumbo Operator
- Latest Jumbo Operator jobs
- Top skills and experience for Jumbo Operators
- Jumbo Operator role reviews
What's it like to be a Jumbo Operator?
Jumbo Operators usually work in the mining industry, operating heavy excavators. They use drilling rigs for underground mining and to help install support structures. It’s common for Jumbo Operators to work in rural and remote locations, often working on a fly-in/fly-out basis.
Tasks and duties
- Setting up and operating various types of rock drills to drill blast holes, test holes and rock bolt holes.
- Procuring and transporting materials, tools, equipment, blasting agents and accessories.
- Inspecting, cleaning and washing general working areas to ensure they are safe.
- Inspecting scales, rock bolts, screens and straps.
- Checking and lubricating vehicles, bolting machines, jumbo drills and other machinery.
- Installing and dismantling air and water lines, ventilation duct work and other service lines.
- Making repairs to drilling equipment.
How to become a Jumbo Operator
To become a Jumbo Operator, you usually need experience working in an underground mine. Some employers prefer candidates with a relevant Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification.
- Complete Year 12.
- Complete a relevant VET qualification such as a Certificate III in Underground Metalliferous Mining (RII30320).
- Alternatively, you may be able to secure an apprenticeship or traineeship as a Jumbo Operator and gain a nationally recognised qualification while working.
- If you can’t secure an apprenticeship, seek an entry-level role in an underground mine. Experience in maintaining or operating underground equipment will be beneficial.
- Get a current First Aid Certificate and any security checks, medical clearances and licences required by your employer.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Jumbo Operator employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Ground Support
Drilling
Underground Mining
Excavation
Installation
Height Safety Ticket
Explosives
Working At Heights
Dangerous Goods Security Card
Mining Operations
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Latest Jumbo Operator reviews
Jan 2025
My job allows me to transfer my knowledge and experiences to people around the world.
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationMining, Resources & Energy
The good thingsAs an experienced jumbo operator I am in a position to set standards for the less experienced people. I have the opportunity to be involved with how my shift is managed and get involved with ensuring ...
The challengesNothing, I love my job. It is very rewarding and satisfying.
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Oct 2024
Faced with different obstacles and solving it
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Engineering (Civil)/Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental)
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationMining, Resources & Energy
The good thingsGetting more Experience and confidence in world.Meat with different people from different countries
The challengesYeah proud with that ,All challenges it's a part of my job life
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