Haul Truck Operator

MacKellar Group; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO options

Onsite village facilities

Career development opportunities

Job summary

MacKellar Group is seeking experienced Haul Truck Operators to join our team at Carmichael Mine in Central Queensland. The role offers a 7/7 roster, FIFO options from Townsville, Rockhampton and Cairns, and onsite facilities including meals, gym and recreation amenities.

Applicants should have proven 777+ rigid haul truck experience, current Standard 11, and a valid licence. A strong safety culture and team orientation are essential for this long‑term opportunity with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Proven operating experience and sign‑off on 777 or larger rigid haul trucks in a production mining environment.
• RII competencies or a verified transcript issued within the last five years.
• Current Standard 11 and a valid driver’s licence.
• A strong commitment to safe work practices and production targets.
• A reliable, team‑focused approach.

Skills

Haul truck operation

Safe work practices

Team‑focused

Education

RII competencies

Job description

MacKellar is seeking experienced Haul Truck Operators to join our team at Carmichael Mine in Central Queensland. If you're confident operating large rigid haul trucks in an open cut production environment, this is your opportunity to secure a long‑term role with competitive pay and excellent onsite facilities.

What's on Offer

• $58.45/hr + super on all rostered hours
• Opportunity to earn an additional $6,000 per year through the attendance allowance / Potential earnings of $139k per year + super!
• 7/7 roster with optional day shift overtime
• FIFO options from Townsville, Rockhampton and Cairns
• Onsite village with meals, gym and recreation facilities
• Camp, airport and pit all within five minutes
• Modern equipment, ongoing training and career development opportunities

Haul Truck Operators | Carmichael Mine

MacKellar is seeking experienced Haul Truck Operators to join our team at Carmichael Mine in Central Queensland. If you're confident operating large rigid haul trucks in an open cut production environment, this is your opportunity to secure a long‑term role with competitive pay and excellent onsite facilities.

About You

To be considered, you'll have:

• Proven operating experience and sign‑off on 777 or larger rigid haul trucks in a production mining environment
• Relevant RII competencies or a verified transcript issued within the last five years
• Current Standard 11 and a valid driver's licence
• A strong commitment to safe work practices and production targets
• A reliable, team‑focused approach

About MacKellar

MacKellar partners with Bravus at Carmichael Mine in the Galilee Basin, supporting a major Queensland mining operation. With operations at full capacity, we're continuing to provide long‑term employment opportunities for skilled operators looking to build their careers in mining.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds.