Excavator Operator

MacKellar Group; Nambour; On-site; AUD 139,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation on rostered hours

Attendance bonus up to $6k/yr

7/7 roster

FIFO from Townsville

Long-term project

Modern accommodation village (meals, g

Job summary

MacKellar Group is recruiting experienced Production Operators for a permanent, long-term role at Carmichael Mine in Queensland.

You will operate a modern fleet on an established open-cut operation, joining an experienced crew with a strong focus on safety, reliability and production.

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 operate large-scale mining equipment while helping the team achieve daily production targets.
• Operate 400t+ hydraulic 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.

Education

12+ months' experience operating 400t+ excavators and/or large production dozers in open-cut mining

RII competencies or verified site training transcripts

Standard 11

Australian Driver's Licence

Job description

• Super paid on all rostered hours, $72.05ph ($164k per year)


• Attendance Allowance - Earn up to an additional $6k per year!


• Camp is 5 mins from pit | Long-term project | Modern fleet

Looking for a long-term mining role with great earning potential and a 7/7 lifestyle?

MacKellar is looking for experienced Production Operators to join our permanent team at Carmichael Mine.

You’ll operate a modern fleet on a well-established open-cut operation, working alongside an experienced crew with strong leadership and a focus on safety, reliability and production.

Why MacKellar?

• $72.05 per hour ($164k pa)+ super paid on all rostered hours


• Earn up to an additional $6k per year in attendance bonuses!


• 7/7 roster with additional day-shift overtime available


• FIFO from Townsville, Rockhampton or Cairns


• Permanent, full-time employment on a long-term project


• Modern accommodation village with meals, gym and recreational facilities


• Well-maintained fleet focused on operator comfort and reliability


• Strong leadership, supportive team environment and career progression opportunities

About the Role

You’ll be responsible for safely and efficiently operating large-scale mining equipment while helping the team achieve daily production targets.

You’ll be operating:

• 400t+ hydraulic excavators


• Large production dozers

You’ll also complete pre-starts, equipment checks and housekeeping, report faults and work closely with Supervisors and other operators to keep production moving safely and efficiently.

What You’ll Need

We’re looking for operators who have:

• 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

Join MacKellar

MacKellar is a leading Australian mining contractor with a strong focus on safety, people, modern equipment and long-term careers.

If you’re ready for a stable role with a great roster, strong earning potential and the opportunity to build a long-term career in mining.

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