Excavator Operator - Experienced

Macmahon; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Macmahon is seeking an experienced Excavator Operator for their Greenbushes team. The successful applicant will operate production excavators in a mining environment, ensuring safety and efficiency. A strong background in operating various excavator models and ancillary equipment is essential for this role, along with excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits

Ongoing career development opportunities

Dedicated lifestyle and financial support

Salary packaging options

Employee discounts with partners

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating excavators in mining environments.
• Proficient with specific machinery models including Hitachi and CAT.
• Physically fit and able to operate safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Operate production excavators in a mining environment.
• Ensure safe and efficient mining operations.
• Assist with operating ancillary machines and dump trucks.

Skills

Operating Excavators

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Hitachi Excavators EX1200

Hitachi Excavators EX2600

Hitachi Excavators EX3600

CAT 777 Dump Truck

CAT 785 Dump Truck

CAT D10T Dozer

844K Wheel Dozer

854K Wheel Dozer

CAT 16M Grader

CAT 16H Grader

Komatsu WA900 Loader

CAT 992 Loader

CAT 988 Loader

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Join the Macmahon Greenbushes team as an EXPERIENCED Excavator Operator and be responsible for operating production excavators in a mining environment. This role requires a high level of proficiency in operating machinery to ensure safe and efficient mining operations.

About the role

DIDO with camp accommodation close to site
2:1 day/night roster for those outside the residential area

About you

Previous experience operating Excavators within a small to large scale surface production mining environments
Experience operating Hitachi Excavators EX1200, EX2600, EX3600, and other machine models
Should be able to operator other Ancillary Machines and Dump Trucks when required
Dump Trucks: CAT 777 and 785
Dozers: CAT D10T Track, 844K and 854K Wheel Dozers
Graders: CAT 16M and 16H
Loader: Komatsu WA900, CAT 992 and 988
Physically fit for the demands of the role
Proven ability to operate in a safe and efficient manner
Ability to work independently as well as a part of the team
Great interpersonal and communication skills

Employee benefits

Ongoing career development opportunities - Challenge. Develop. Grow.
Dedicated lifestyle, financial and mental health support
Salary packaging options
Access to a wide range of employee discounts with Macmahon retail, vehicle, insurance and banking partners

Be More at Macmahon

Across Macmahon’s team, you will find positive stories of people embracing opportunities to develop and grow their careers going on to celebrate impressive career milestones that contribute to our success. With over 9,000 highly skilled people in our team, we’re proud of the values-based culture we have built over 60 years which is the driving force propelling our people to continually aspire to Be More.

About Macmahon

Macmahon is a leading Australian contract mining company with projects throughout Australia and Southeast Asia. Delivering a comprehensive range of surface and underground mining, civil design and construction, performance enhancement, and mine site maintenance and rehabilitation services to the resources sector.
Recruitment process

Successful applicants must pass a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening, as well as criminal history and qualification checks. Proof of working rights in Australia (valid passport, birth certificate, citizenship certificate, or current visa grant notification) is also required.

Macmahon is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages suitably qualified women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply.

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