Excavator Operators

Workpac Group; Moranbah; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Site Manager support

Great safety culture

Flare discounts

Job summary

WorkPac is seeking Production Excavator Operators for a coal mine near Moranbah, offering FIFO, DIDO or residential rosters. You will operate Hitachi 5600 and Liebherr 996 excavators to load CAT 793 trucks, on 12.5-hour shifts across a 7/7 roster.

Candidates with Standard 11 and Coal Board Medical, current Australian Driver's Licence, and right to work will be considered; immediate start with a supportive site management team and access to industry discounts via Flare.

Qualifications

• Previous coal mining experience operating Production Excavators (5600 & 996) loading CAT 793 or similar Dump Trucks within a production setting.
• Standard 11 & Coal Board Medical within last 2 years or be willing to attain this.
• SSE signed skills list, Current Drivers Licence & right to work in Australia

Responsibilities

• Operate Production Excavators (5600/996) to load CAT 793 Dump Trucks in a coal mine.
• Adhere to safety protocols and rotate 12.5 hour shift roster (7/7).
• Work as FIFO, DIDO or residential in Moranbah per roster.

Skills

Production Excavator operation

Heavy machinery

FIFO experience

Tools

Hitachi 5600

Liebherr 996

CAT 793

Job description

Our client is Australia's largest producer and supplier of seaborne metallurgical coal. They operate seven Bowen Basin mine sites with roles available across the operations with local, DIDO and FIFO opportunities available.

What you will be Doing

You will be working as a Production Excavator Operator within the Prestrip Department on a coal mine near Moranbah. You will be required to safety operate Hitachi (5600) & Liebherr (996) Production Excavators loading CAT 793 Dump Trucks. You will be working 12.5 hour shifts on a Wednesday to Tuesday (7/7) roster rotating day and night shift roster. These roles are open to FIFO (Brisbane & Cairns), DIDO and residential (Moranbah) candidates.

What you will need

Previous coal mining experience operating Production Excavators (5600 & 996) loading CAT 793 or similar Dump Trucks within a production setting.

You will need to have obtained a Standard 11 & Coal Board Medical within last 2 years or be willing to attain this.

SSE signed skills list, Current Drivers Licence & right to work in Australia

What’s in it for you?

• Immediate start with WorkPac, commencing with an industry leading company
• Great culture and safety standards!!!
• Your own WorkPac Site Manager and Recruitment Co-ordinator
• Access to major discounts across leading retailers and special offers through Flare

Job Reference Number: 7396J202664480

About WorkPac

WorkPac is one of the largest workforce solutions businesses in Australia, backed by over 25 years of proven success. We offer tailored, end-to-end solutions in recruitment, skills and career development across diverse sectors including Mining, Construction, Industrial, Engineering, Healthcare, Social Care and more. Choosing WorkPac is always a Good Move.

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.