Excavator Operator — Mining Crew (Day/Night Shifts)

Macmahon; Telfer; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave for primary carers

Retail discounts (including homewares,

outdoor gear, fuel and groceries)

Novated leases

Comprehensive wellbeing program

Job summary

Macmahon is seeking a skilled excavator operator to join our surface mining team in Western Australia. You’ll operate Hitachi EX1900 EX2600 and Caterpillar 6060 excavators to meet production targets at our Telfer surface operation.

Join a crew that prioritises safety, teamwork and continuous improvement in a dynamic mining environment. You will perform pre-start checks, follow plans and traffic rules, maintain a clean work area and support a culture that values people and performance.

Qualifications

• Experience operating large excavators in a mining environment.
• Strong safety focus and ability to speak up.
• Team-oriented and reliable work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Safe, efficient operation of large excavator equipment
• Complete pre-starts and report hazards or defects immediately
• Follow plans, instructions and traffic management rules
• Maintain a tidy work area and support safe interactions with all teams
• Contribute to our people-first culture and live our Winning Values
• Help teammates, share knowledge and support a strong crew culture

Skills

Excavator operation

Safety consciousness

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Hitachi EX1900/EX2600 experience

Caterpillar 6060 experience

Job description

Macmahon is seeking a skilled excavator operator to join our surface mining team in Western Australia. You’ll operate Hitachi EX1900 EX2600 and Caterpillar 6060 excavators to meet production targets at our Telfer surface operation.

Join a crew that prioritises safety, teamwork and continuous improvement in a dynamic mining environment. You will perform pre-start checks, follow plans and traffic rules, maintain a clean work area and support a culture that values people and performance.