400t+ Excavator Operator — 7/7 FIFO Mine Role

MacKellar Group; Clermont; On-site; AUD 135,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO

Meals & gym

Long-term project

Career progression

Job summary

MacKellar is seeking experienced Production Operators to join our permanent team at Carmichael Mine in Queensland. You’ll operate a modern fleet on a well-established open-cut operation, working with an experienced crew focused on safety, reliability and production.

The role involves safely operating 400t+ excavators and large production dozers, completing pre-starts and reporting faults, with a 7/7 roster and FIFO from Townsville, Rockhampton or Cairns.

Qualifications

• 12+ months’ recent experience operating 400t+ excavators and/or large production dozers in open-cut mining
• Current RII competencies or verified site training transcripts issued within the past 5 years
• Current Standard 11
• Current Australian Driver's Licence
• A strong commitment to safe operating practices
• A positive attitude and ability to work as part of a high-performing crew
• Ability to meet all site access and pre-employment requirements

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operating large-scale mining equipment
• Operate 400t+ excavators and large production dozers
• Complete pre-starts, equipment checks and housekeeping
• Report faults and work with Supervisors and other operators to keep production moving safely and efficiently

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety-focused

Team player

Education

RII competencies or site training transcripts

Standard 11

Australian Driver's Licence

Job description

MacKellar is seeking experienced Production Operators to join our permanent team at Carmichael Mine in Queensland. You’ll operate a modern fleet on a well-established open-cut operation, working with an experienced crew focused on safety, reliability and production.

The role involves safely operating 400t+ excavators and large production dozers, completing pre-starts and reporting faults, with a 7/7 roster and FIFO from Townsville, Rockhampton or Cairns.