At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate heavy machinery in a dynamic mining environment and contribute to production goals.
- Company: Join a leading mining contractor with a strong safety culture and modern equipment.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, job security, meals, accommodation, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Permanent roles with flexible DIDO or BIBO options from Townsville.
- Why this job: Build a lasting career in mining while working in beautiful North Queensland.
- Qualifications: Experience in production mining and relevant machine operation skills required.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ per year.
Experienced Mining Production Operators required for permanent positions at a hard rock mine site in North QLD.
Your new company:
Join a leading mining contractor operating on a well-established open cut gold mining operation in North Queensland. Situated within driving distance of the Whitsunday region, this site offers long term stability, modern equipment, a strong safety culture, and the opportunity to build a lasting career in mining through permanent employment.
Your new role:
We are seeking experienced Dump Truck, Multiskilled, and Excavator Operators to join the production mining team on an 8/6, 7/7 roster, working 12-hour shifts. These are permanent opportunities with DIDO or BIBO options from Townsville.
- Dump Truck Operators: Operating CAT 777 haul trucks in a production mining environment.
- Multiskilled Operators: Experienced on CAT 777 dump trucks plus at least two dozer/blade variants.
- Excavator Operators: Operating Liebherr 9150, Hitachi EX1200, or similar large-scale mining excavators loading production haul trucks.
All meals and accommodation are provided, with multiple bus pick up locations in Townsville and DIDO options.
What you'll need to succeed:
- Demonstrated experience in a production mining environment in one or multiple of the listed positions.
- Experience operating one or multiple of the listed machines.
- Relevant RII competencies.
- Current open manual driver's licence.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screen.
- Ability to complete a National Police Check.
What you'll get in return:
- Permanent, full time employment.
- Competitive remuneration package.
- Long term job security with a reputable mining contractor.
- Modern fleet and well maintained equipment.
- A strong team environment and supportive leadership.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Production Operators employer: Job Q
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