120T+ Excavator Operator — 7/7 Open-Cut Mining

MacKellar Group; Nambour; On-site; AUD 145,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and development

Long-term career opportunities

Supportive leadership

Strong safety culture

Job summary

MacKellar is seeking an experienced Excavator Operator to join our production team near Nyngan, NSW. You will operate 120T+ excavators and D9+ dozers to load haul trucks and follow mine plans.

This full-time role offers a 7/7 rotating day/night roster, long-term permanent employment, and ongoing training within a safety-focused culture.

Join a team with 55+ years in mining and civil works, and build a genuine long-term career with MacKellar.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience operating 120T+ excavators.
• Experience operating D9+ dozers.
• Proven open-cut mining experience.
• Current RII competencies or verifiable operating history.
• Strong safety mindset and commitment to safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate 120T+ excavators and D9+ dozers to load haul trucks.
• Follow mine plans and maintain high safety and productivity standards.
• Complete pre-starts and routine inspections, report faults.
• Work with Supervisors and production crews to meet targets.
• Maintain equipment care and housekeeping at all times.
• Operate within a 7/7 rotating day/night roster.

Skills

120T+ excavators

D9+ dozers

Open-cut mining

RII competencies

Safety mindset

Job description

MacKellar is seeking an experienced Excavator Operator to join our production team near Nyngan, NSW. You will operate 120T+ excavators and D9+ dozers to load haul trucks and follow mine plans.

This full-time role offers a 7/7 rotating day/night roster, long-term permanent employment, and ongoing training within a safety-focused culture.

Join a team with 55+ years in mining and civil works, and build a genuine long-term career with MacKellar.