Excavator Operator

MacKellar Group; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 149,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO from Townsville, Rockhampton or 


Meals, gym and recreational facilities

Accommodation village

Job summary

MacKellar Group in Carmichael Mine seeks experienced Production Operators for a permanent role on a long-term project. 7/7 roster with strong earning potential and a stable career path are offered, with FIFO from Townsville, Rockhampton or Cairns.

You will operate 400t+ hydraulic excavators and large production dozers, perform pre-starts, checks and housekeeping, and coordinate with Supervisors to keep production moving safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

• 12+ months' experience operating 400t+ excavators and/or large production dozers in open-cut mining.
• Current RII competencies or verified site training transcripts issued within past 5 years.
• Current Standard 11 certification.
• Current Australian Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Operate large-scale mining equipment safely and efficiently to meet daily targets.
• Complete pre-starts, equipment checks and housekeeping.
• Report faults and work with Supervisors to keep production moving safely.
• Support a high-performing crew in a long-term project environment.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

RII competencies or site training

Standard 11

Job description

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.

Benefits and Pay

• $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 will 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 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.