Excavator Operator

WORKPAC · Mackay QLD 4740 · Casual/Holiday
Posted 9d ago

Excavator Operator

WORKPAC
Mackay QLD 4740

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Casual/Holiday

~$194k pro rata(Estimated)
$98.07 p/hour
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Operate excavators and heavy machinery in a coal mine pre-strip production environment.
  • Complete pre-start inspections and equipment checks while following site safety procedures and production standards.
  • Work a 7/7 rotating day-and-night roster; camp accommodation and meals are provided.

Job details

Key Selling Points

  • $98.07 per hour competitive pay rate
  • 7/7 roster offering excellent work-life balance
  • BIBO Rockhampton & Mackay   

About Our Client

Saraji Mine is an open cut coal mine located near Dysart in Queensland's Bowen Basin on the traditional lands of the Barada Barna people. It is one of Australia's largest coal mining operations, recognised for its large-scale production environment and commitment to safety and operational excellence.

What You Will Be Doing

  • Operating heavy machinery
  • Conducting pre-start inspections and equipment checks
  • Following site safety procedures and maintaining production standards
  • Working within a pre-strip production environment to support mining targets

 What You Will Need

Proven experience in a coal mining environment

Demonstrated experience operating:

  • CAT 789, 793 or 797 Dump Trucks and;
  • Leibherr 996, Hitachi 3600, 5600 Excavators
  • Current Standard 11
  • Current Coal Board Medical
  • Current Driver's Licence and full Australian working rights

What's in it for you?

  • $98.07 per hour
  • 7/7 roster with rotating day and night shifts
  • Excellent work-life balance
  • Camp accommodation and meals provided
  • Great opportunity with a leading mining operation
  • Supportive team environment and consistent roster

 Apply Now

Click on the apply button or for more information contact:

Clair Knight

07 4969 4757

Clair.Knight@WorkPac.com

Job Order Reference Number:: 7396J202664383

About WorkPac

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Skills

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Cat 789 dump truck operationCat 793 dump truck operationCat 797 dump truck operationCoal miningExcavator operationHitachi 3600 excavator operationHitachi 5600 excavator operationLiebherr 996 excavator operationPre-start inspectionsSite safety procedures

Licenses & certifications

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Coal board medicalCurrent drivers licenceStandard 11

Perks & benefits

0 of 3 matched
7/7 rosterCamp accommodationMeals provided

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