Excavator Operator

MacKellar Group; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time

FIFO relocation

7/7 roster

Accommodation meals gym

Long-term security

Job summary

MacKellar Group is seeking experienced excavator and dozer operators for a permanent full-time role on a 7/7 roster with FIFO from Townsville, Rockhampton and Cairns. The position offers a competitive hourly rate of 72.05 AUD plus super on all rostered hours and a modern village with meals and gym.

To succeed, you'll have minimum 12 months' experience on 400t+ excavators and large production dozers in open-cut mining, current RII competencies or site training, a current Standard 11 and a valid

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months' recent experience operating 400t+ excavators and large production dozers in open-cut mining.
• Current RII competencies or verified site training transcripts issued within the past five years.
• Current Standard 11.
• Current Australian Driver's Licence.
• A strong commitment to safety and safe operating practices.
• A positive attitude and the ability to work effectively within a high-performing team.
• The ability to satisfy all site access and pre-employment requirements.

Skills

Excavator 400t+

Production dozers

Safety focus

Teamwork

Education

RII competencies or site training transcripts

Standard 11

Tools

Australian Driver's Licence

Job description

• $72.05 per hour + super paid on all rostered hours
• 7/7 lifestyle roster providing an excellent work-life balance
• FIFO from Townsville, Rockhampton and Cairns
• Modern village with quality accommodation, meals, gym and recreational facilities
• Well-maintained fleet with a strong focus on reliability and operator comfort
• Long-term project offering ongoing job security

What's on Offer

• Permanent full-time position
• $72.05 per hour + super paid on all rostered hours
• 7/7 lifestyle roster providing an excellent work-life balance
• Additional overtime available on day shift
• FIFO from Townsville, Rockhampton and Cairns
• Modern village with quality accommodation, meals, gym and recreational facilities
• Well-maintained fleet with a strong focus on reliability and operator comfort
• Long-term project offering ongoing job security

About You

To be successful, you'll bring:

• Minimum 12 months' recent experience operating 400t+ excavators and large production dozers in an open-cut mining environment
• Current RII competencies or verified site training transcripts issued within the past five years
• Current Standard 11
• Current Australian Driver's Licence
• A strong commitment to safety and safe operating practices
• A positive attitude and the ability to work effectively within a high-performing team
• The ability to satisfy all site access and pre-employment requirements

At MacKellar, we combine decades of mining experience with a commitment to investing in our people, maintaining modern equipment and creating workplaces where safety, teamwork and performance go hand in hand.

If you're looking for a secure role with excellent conditions and long-term career opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

MacKellar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds.