TLO Operator / Maintainer

MacKellar Group; Nambour; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp accommodation provided

Long-term opportunities

Modern fleet and site team

Job summary

MacKellar Group is seeking a Train Loadout Operator at the Boonal Coal Train Loadout facility in Blackwater to safely operate train load-out systems and related mobile equipment. You will also drive a water truck for dust suppression and site activities.

Responsibilities include pre-starts, inspections, fault reporting, and supporting daily production targets while upholding safety, housekeeping and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in coal train load-out operations or similar mining environments.
• Experience operating heavy mobile equipment.
• Current Queensland Coal Board Medical.
• Strong understanding of mining safety and environmental requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate train load-out systems and associated mobile equipment.
• Operate water trucks and undertake dust suppression activities.
• Complete pre-starts and basic equipment inspections.
• Monitor plant performance and report faults, hazards and maintenance requirements.
• Support the team to achieve daily production targets.
• Maintain high standards of safety, housekeeping and environmental compliance.

Skills

Coal train load-out operations

Heavy equipment operation

Safety minded

Teamwork

Effective communication

Education

RII competencies or SSE transcript

Queensland Coal Board Medical

Tools

Diesel Fitter

Boilermaker

Job description

• $66.10/hr + Super | Paid on all rostered hours
• 7/7 Rotating Day & Night Roster | Camp Accommodation
• Train Loadout + Water Truck Operations | Long-Term Opportunity

MacKellar is a trusted mining and civil contractor with more than 50 years of experience delivering safe, reliable operations across Australia. Join our team at the Boonal Coal Train Loadout facility in Blackwater, supporting coal handling, train load-out and site water management operations.

Why Join MacKellar?

• $66.10/hr + super paid on all rostered hours
• 7/7 rotating day and night roster
• Camp accommodation provided for non-local employees
• Work with a modern fleet and experienced site team
• Long-term opportunities with a well-established mining contractor

About the Role

As a Train Loadout Operator, you will play an important role in the safe and efficient operation of the train load-out facility and associated mobile equipment. You will also operate a water truck to support dust suppression and site activities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Operating train load-out systems and associated mobile equipment
• Operating water trucks and undertaking dust suppression activities
• Completing pre-starts and basic equipment inspections
• Monitoring plant performance and reporting faults, hazards and maintenance requirements
• Supporting the team to achieve daily production targets
• Maintaining high standards of safety, housekeeping and environmental compliance

About You

To be successful, you will have previous mining experience and a strong commitment to safe and productive operations.

You will bring:

• Previous experience in coal train load-out operations or similar mining environments
• Experience operating heavy mobile equipment
• Relevant RII competencies or signed SSE transcript
• Current Queensland Coal Board Medical
• Strong understanding of mining safety and environmental requirements
• Sound mechanical aptitude and the ability to identify equipment issues
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A positive attitude and willingness to contribute to a high-performing team

Trade qualifications such as Diesel Fitter or Boilermaker will be highly regarded.

Why MacKellar?

At MacKellar, our people are the foundation of our success. We are committed to providing a safe, supportive and inclusive workplace where employees are recognised for their contribution and have opportunities to build long-term careers.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experience levels.