I worked in an iron mine in Iron Baron, Australia, many years back. I saw a man have a heart attack at the wheel as he was backing up one of those monster trucks. The truck was heading for a fifty foot fall, when another driver, ran alongside that huge truck, climbed up into the cab, saving driver and truck from going over. I will always remember that, it happened in the 1960's
@jusdahotstepper
15 жыл бұрын
bro, thats an awesome video you posted. I just arrived back from uk & in NZ, but have always contemplated driving in the mines! I'll keep researching more, but will be moving to Oz inthe coming months. Hope Thomas liked your efforts
@llilcassperr
14 жыл бұрын
My other half has just started work up at Orebody 25. He is flying back home on Tues morning for his R+R. He drives the Dump Trucks there. Your video was very interesting. I am sure your nephew will enjoy it. Yes you are so right, the money is great but the long hours you have to do + travelling out to the mine site. Keep up the good work.
@SoulRider.222
16 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thanks!
@That_Girl_7_11
16 жыл бұрын
Hey Mark,.... nice work
@Dragonio3
16 жыл бұрын
That is one big dump truck!
@johnskogman5623
8 жыл бұрын
I worked at an Iron ore plant in northern minnesota, Worked in Plant Pour zinc. Brother worked in pits. drove the 75ton trucks.
@joshuajenkins1105
5 жыл бұрын
Only 75 tons? I work at the mines in northern Minnesota and we drive 240 ton production trucks.
@llilcassperr
13 жыл бұрын
@CozmoNz Yes it is "HARD" getting into the mining industry, my other half started just over 5yrs ago driving these dump trucks, He has been doing FIFO for a while now but at 1st took a while to get in when he decide to change over to mining. The money is good but you do work longggg hours & earn the money you get. He trains up others now as well as still operating & driving them. there's a lot of mental work involved etc. Good Luck...:-)
@daveyork0
16 жыл бұрын
I'm learning for my heavy combination vehicle license now so I can go West to work in the mines. No wife, no kids, and nothing else stopping me.
@coffeebuzzz
15 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. There are even sites where over 50% of the dump truck operators are women because they are not as hard on equipment. If you like temperatures that approach 50 degrees, then mining in the desert is for you.
@biso84
15 жыл бұрын
good song
@dutchtrainmanserie22
16 жыл бұрын
Awesome!!!!!!
@DropAHeart303
16 жыл бұрын
that is not a dump truck it is a haul truck. and judging by the size of the loads its probly barely over 200 tons... sounds big but actually pretty damn small in the mining world
@CozmoNz
16 жыл бұрын
Google some information about WA mining australia. They generally want people with experience on 777's 785's (like these) etc. I drive a earthmoving truck myself, and due to its size (only 40ton, not 300 like these), Im finding it farking hard to get in there.... They also want tradies. (but you can get in on luck.... but everyone else is trying too haha)
@FordMan2007
12 жыл бұрын
@leftylethborg Do an apprenticeship if you can land one, best choice I ever made
@8888cruz
12 жыл бұрын
so hard to get a foot in the door at this type of job
@nattherat89
16 жыл бұрын
you dont get a dump truck license you have to get inductions which you pay for then try and know some1 in the mines who can help you get in because unfortunately if you dont know anyone and you dont have any experience its as close to impossible to get in and you need to be atleast 18
@cybersphere
12 жыл бұрын
What sort of pay are you on now? What type of threat do the driver-less trucks pose? What are the key attributes that a candidate should possess?
@xym54
13 жыл бұрын
@jasmine732 YES they can and do
@staind1603
14 жыл бұрын
@jasmine732 They sure can I know a few ladies that have gone out and started driving these dump trucks for cash :) good luck! :)
@cybersphere
12 жыл бұрын
Do you get bored just driving a truck around all day? What sort of risks are there? Ever had any accidents?
@n1o1m1z1
12 жыл бұрын
i want a job!!!!!!
@johnskogman5623
8 жыл бұрын
LTV (Erie) mining Co.
@leftylethborg
13 жыл бұрын
any advice for a young bloke 18 years of age getting into the industry
@scottclements78
13 жыл бұрын
Is it hard landing one of these jobs? Im looking to do this once Im in Perth
@JChristianOdehnal
12 жыл бұрын
Hey, nice vid. I'm translating a document about mining into English and need some help. What do you guys call the house where you unload your trucks? Dump house? Dump shed? I'd appreciate your help. Thanks! :-)
@Kink_bandit
3 жыл бұрын
that is my dad in the vidio
@LordEthan2
12 жыл бұрын
Hey mate, can you live in newman and travel to the site everyday?? Cheers Hope you can reply :)
@kerrylmccann9695
12 жыл бұрын
Hi great Video could you put me in contact with the CEO as I want to purchase Iron Ore
@johnskogman5623
8 жыл бұрын
Minnesota is northern state of USA
@o0oxsydneyxo0o
16 жыл бұрын
you too ehh! a chi lo dici!! se hai qualche buona info girala pure a me please.
@amenovolare
14 жыл бұрын
Surprised you havent been pulled up yet for driving with a bloody video camera in your hand.
@llilcassperr
14 жыл бұрын
Yes, there are females working on the mines operating these dump trucks.
@cybersphere
12 жыл бұрын
@jasmine732 Not with that sort of atrocious spelling. Good communication is important for any job ;-)
@Batler631
16 жыл бұрын
Max speed ? x)
@chargedls
12 жыл бұрын
that we do haha
@Markmeblablabla
15 жыл бұрын
Those straight up and down ladders suck
@nighthuff1
11 жыл бұрын
haha its funny all these people think that you just walk into a 150k / yr job...... you got to start at the bottom of the pay scale and work your way up ... unless of course you're in bed with the boss.
@TheHairybaz
13 жыл бұрын
@judderman37 nah theyre just pish
@Mick_4591
14 жыл бұрын
@ozziairlegger lol your very funny but spose its true in some cases
@judderman37
13 жыл бұрын
Yes jasmine women work in the mining and construction industry and even in Sweden, the Aitik copper mine has women drivers, the Luzenac taalc mine in france has women operating Liebherr 996 excavators! But not many are employed in the UK, too much of a sexist, narrow minded country here! (I think its a threat to their masculinity!)
@Mick_4591
13 жыл бұрын
@moneyman10k LOL
@HSTHoward
15 жыл бұрын
u are very lcuky
@ozziairlegger
12 жыл бұрын
We call them bone heads....
@agaen96
12 жыл бұрын
In your dreams I'm sure you do. But those who brag about it on the internet are often those who doesn't have much sex in real life
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