Mobile Plant Operator

WorkPac; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp accommodation

Meals provided

Day shifts only

No night shifts

Work-life balance

Leading mining operation

Supportive team

Consistent roster

Job summary

WorkPac is recruiting for a mining operator role at Newlands Mine in the Bowen Basin, Queensland. The position offers $66.99 per hour, a 7/7 roster with day shifts, and camp accommodation at Glenden. No night shifts, with a supportive team and strong emphasis on safety and production standards.

You will operate 50T excavators, D10 dozers, and CAT/Moxy trucks, perform pre-start checks, and ensure adherence to site procedures. This is a hands-on, day-shift role with excellent camp facilities.

Qualifications

• Proven mining industry experience.
• Experience operating 50T excavators.
• Experience operating D10 dozers.
• Experience operating CAT 785/789 or Moxy trucks.
• Current Standard 11 certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Operate 50T excavators in site services tasks.
• Operate D10 dozers for rehabilitation and maintenance.
• Operate CAT 785/789 or Moxy trucks.
• Conduct pre-start inspections and equipment checks.
• Follow site safety procedures and maintain production standards.

Skills

Mining experience

50T excavator operation

D10 dozer operation

CAT 785/789 or Moxy trucks operation

Safety compliance

Tools

50T Excavators

D10 Dozers

CAT 785/789 Trucks

Moxy Trucks

Job description

Job details

• $66.99 per hour pay rate
• 7/7 roster day shift only!!!
• Camp accommodation provided at Glenden

About Our Client

Our client operates a well-established mining operation in the Bowen Basin, delivering safe and efficient mining services with a strong focus on operational excellence and workforce development. Newlands Mine offers a supportive team environment and quality camp facilities.

What You Will Be Doing

• Operating 50T Excavators in site services activities
• Operating D10 Dozers across rehabilitation and maintenance tasks
• Operating CAT 785/789 haul trucks or Moxy articulated dump trucks
• Conducting pre-start inspections and equipment checks
• Following site safety procedures and maintaining production standards

What You Will Need

• Proven experience in a mining environment
• Demonstrated experience operating:
• 50T Excavators
• D10 Dozers
• CAT 785/789 Trucks or Moxy Trucks
• Current Standard 11
• Current Coal Board Medical
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screening
• Current Driver's Licence and full Australian working rights

What's in it for you?

• $66.99 per hour
• 7/7 roster with day shifts only
• Excellent work-life balance with no night shifts
• Camp accommodation and meals provided at Glenden
• Great opportunity with a leading mining operation
• Supportive team environment and consistent roster

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.