Middlemount Coal – Haul Truck, Multi-Skilled & Excavator Operators

Protecht Group; Middlemount; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus up to $1,300

Hourly rate up to $65.41 + bonuses

BIBO and DIDO travel options

7/7 roster with 12.5-hour shifts

Accommodation at Civeo Middlemount

Weekly pay with superannuation

Salary sacrificing

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Westpac banking discounts

Medibank Health Insurance discounts

Ongoing Protech support

Job summary

Protech is seeking skilled Truck, Multi-Skilled and Excavator Operators to join our growing workforce at Middlemount Coal in Queensland. The site is a long-standing open-cut operation with a projected life of over 20 years.

We offer a 7/7 roster, 12.5-hour shifts, and a range of benefits including weekly pay, travel options, and accommodation at Civeo Middlemount Village. You will work under the Production Superintendent to maintain safe, productive operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months’ experience operating production mining equipment such as Rear Dump Trucks, Dozers, Graders or Excavators.
• Current and valid Driver’s Licence.
• Signed Skills List from an SSE or front-page competency assessments.
• Current Standard 11 (or willingness to obtain)
• Current HA – Coal Board Medical (or willingness to obtain)
• Full Australian working rights
• Ability to complete a Pre-Employment Medical and Drug & Alcohol Screen.
• Strong commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy mobile equipment efficiently.
• Adhere to site safety standards.
• Contribute to a high-performing team environment.

Skills

Safety consciousness

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Standard 11 (qualification)

Job description

Protech is seeking skilled Truck, Multi-Skilled and Excavator Operators to join our growing workforce at Middlemount Coal.

Located in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, approximately 90km north-east of Emerald and just 7km from the township of Middlemount, Middlemount Coal is a well-established open cut mining operation. Owned through a joint venture between Peabody Energy and Yancoal, the site offers excellent long-term career opportunities with a projected mine life exceeding 20 years.

Working under the direction of the Production Superintendent, you will play a key role in maintaining safe and productive mining operations. Your responsibilities will include operating heavy mobile equipment efficiently, adhering to site safety standards, and contributing positively to a high-performing team environment. If you’re committed to safety, teamwork and operational excellence, we’d love to hear from you.

What’s on Offer:

• Attractive monthly bonus opportunities of up to $1,300


• Earn up to $65.41 per hour plus bonuses


• BIBO and DIDO travel options available, with complimentary bus services from Mackay, Rockhampton, Gladstone and Bundaberg


• Be home half the year with a 7/7 roster! working 12.5-hour shifts, providing excellent work-life balance


• Opportunity for additional overtime based on operational requirements


• Accommodation at the fully serviced Civeo Middlemount Village


• Weekly pay with superannuation paid on all rostered hours


• Access to salary sacrificing benefits


• Confidential support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Exclusive Westpac corporate banking discounts and offers


• Access to discounted Medibank Health Insurance


• Ongoing support from the Protech team

What You’ll Bring:

• Minimum 12 months’ experience operating production mining equipment such as Rear Dump Trucks, Dozers, Graders or Excavators


• Current and valid Driver’s Licence


• Signed Skills List from an SSE or front-page competency assessments


• Current Standard 11 (or willingness to obtain)


• Current HA – Coal Board Medical (or willingness to obtain)


• Full Australian working rights


• Ability to successfully complete a Pre-Employment Medical and Drug & Alcohol Screen


• Strong commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment

ABOUT PROTECH

At Protech, we provide Great Work to Great People, taking the hassle out of work so you can focus on a job well done. We’ve got your back with:

Safe and reliable work. Regular check-ins. A ready, responsive and caring team. Correct pay, on time.

As an equal opportunity employer, Protech provides opportunities with leading clients across construction, mining, asphalt, rail, warehousing and manufacturing and has branches in every state and territory. This means we can provide you with Great Work, no matter where you call home.