Excavator Operator - Peak Downs

Work Initiatives; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flights from Brisbane

7/7 rotating shifts

BIBO options

Training & development

Superannuation

Salary sacrifice

Discounts on health/travel/retail

Job summary

Thiess is seeking Excavator Operators to join our Peak Downs Project in the Moranbah area. This permanent role offers a 7/7 day/night roster with 12.5-hour shifts and FIFO/BIBO/DIDO options.

You will operate 9800 and 9350 Liebherr excavators and 5600 Hitachi, ensuring safe, efficient production on site. You will adhere to Thiess safety standards and procedures while supporting mine site performance and a positive safety culture.

Qualifications

• SSE - signed competency transcript.
• Valid Standard 11 Certificate.
• A commitment to a positive safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operating 9800 & 9350 Liebherr & 5600 Hitachi Excavators plus other ancillary equipment to maximise productivity and support mine site performance.
• Adhering to Thiess' safety standards and operational procedures.

Education

SSE - signed competency transcript

Valid Standard 11 Certificate

Job description

Every day, all around the world, Thiess supports and celebrates our people. We recognise talent, reward transparency, champion diversity and embrace change.

Join us and hone your skills and develop new ones. Take on big challenges and grow through mentorship, collaboration, and empowerment.

The Opportunity

Ready to take your mining career to the next level? Thiess is seeking Excavator Operators to join our team at Peak Downs Project in the Moranbah area. Offering permanent roles on a 7/7 Day/Night roster – 12.5hr shifts to those operators on the lookout for FIFO, BIBO & DIDO opportunity.

As part of the Thiess team, you'll play a crucial role in:

• Safely and efficiently operating 9800 & 9350 Liebherr & 5600 Hitachi Excavators plus other ancillary equipment to maximise productivity and support mine site performance.
• Adhering to Thiess' safety standards and operational procedures.

About you

• SSE - signed competency transcript
• Valid Standard 11 Certificate
• A commitment to a positive safety culture

What's on offer

At Thiess, our people are the heart of everything we do. We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive - safely, confidently and with opportunities to grow.

• Competitive rates
• Paid flights from Brisbane
• Enjoy a great roster: Even-time 7/7 day/night rotating shifts (12.5-hour days)
• BIBO options available from Mackay & Proserpine
• Upskill & grow with ongoing training and career development
• Superannuation contributions to help you build your financial future
• Salary sacrifice options (including novated leasing) to help you get more from your earnings
• Exclusive corporate discounts on health insurance (Medibank), travel, retail & more
• A range of corporate discounts, including health insurance (Medibank), travel, and retail products.

About Us

Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia, and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining. The pioneering spirit of our founders - the legendary Thiess brothers - is our legacy and has inspired our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change for more than 90 years.

Learn more about Our Vision, Purpose & Values.

At Thiess, we're creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing and continuous learning - supporting our people to contribute to Thiess' success and continued growth in sustainable mining.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision: everyone matters always. We're focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included, and empowered.

Learn more about working at Thiess.