Excavator Operator

WorkPac; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 96,000 - 132,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Accommodation & meals provided

Site Manager & Recruiter access

Flare discounts

Job summary

WorkPac is seeking an experienced Excavator Operator for a coal mine near Blackwater, Central Queensland. You will operate Liebherr and Hitachi excavators within the Production Department, on a 12.5-hour 7:7 day/night roster (Wed–Tues). Immediate start for qualified candidates with current Dump Truck skills.

Open-cut coal operation with on-site accommodation meals and safety-focused culture. Casual role with weekly pay and superannuation on rostered shifts is available.

Qualifications

• Mining experience with excavators is essential.
• Must have current Dump Truck skill and Coal Board Medical.
• Standard 11 and SSE skills must be current or willing to attain.

Responsibilities

• Operate 爪 excavators listed on site (Liebherr/Hitachi) in production.
• Work a 12.5h 7:7 day/night roster (Wed–Tues).
• Comply with safety, quality, and site procedures.

Skills

Excavator operation

Dump Truck skill

Current Medical (Coal Board)

SSE list current

Driver's Licence & work rights

Tools

None

Job description

Job details

• Experienced Excavator Operator
• $83.34p/hour casual + super paid on all rostered shifts
• 7:7 Day/Night shift roster. Wed-Tues, 12.5hr shifts

About our client

Our client runs an open-cut coal operation located near Blackwater in Central Queensland, supplying high-quality coal for domestic and international markets. Our client prides themselves on safety, sustainability, and supporting local communities

What you will be doing

You will be working as an Excavator Operator within the Production Department on a Coal Mine in the Blackwater region. You will be operating Liebherr R9600, R9350, R984, R995, R996B or Hitachi EX8000-7, EX5000 Excavators. You must be experienced and hold a skill of any of the excavators listed above as well as a current Dump Truck skill. You will be working a 7:7 Day/Night shift roster, 12.5hr shifts. These roles are available to DIDO or residential candidates (Blackwater) only.

What you will need

• Previous mining experience operating Excavators & an current Dump Truck skill.
• Current Standard 11 & Coal Board Medical within last 5 years or be willing to attain this.
• SSE Signed skills list within 5yrs.
• Current Drivers Licence & Right to work in Australia.

Benefits

• Weekly Pay!
• Accommodation & meals provided.
• Access to your own on-site Site Manager & Recruiter
• Access to major discounts across leading retailers and special offers through Flare!
• Last day of rostered shift shorter to accommodate travel home.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At WorkPac, we foster a work environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and embrace diversity in race, gender, age, religion, culture, and ability.