At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate 120T+ excavators and D9+ dozers in a safe and productive mining environment.
- Company: Join MacKellar, a leading Australian mining contractor with over 55 years of experience.
- Benefits: $70/hr + super, long-term job security, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible 7/7 roster with a supportive team and strong safety culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in mining while enjoying a stable, well-paid role.
- Qualifications: Experience operating large-scale excavators and dozers in open-cut mining.
The predicted salary is between 70 - 70 $ per hour.
- Earn $70.00/hr ($152k+ per year) + super paid on all rostered hour
- Permanent 7/7 DIDO roster with long-term job security
- Operate modern 120t+ excavators and D9+ dozers with a leading mining contractor
- $70/hr + super | 7/7 roster | 120T+ Excavators | Long-term permanent opportunity
Ready for a long-term mining role with a strong Australian contractor?
- Mac Kellar is looking for experienced
- Excavator Operators to join our production team at our operation near
Nyngan, NSW .
If you have experience operating large-scale excavators in open-cut mining and want a stable role with competitive pay and ongoing career opportunities, we want to hear from you.
- What’s on Offer
- 7/7 rotating day/night roster
- Long-term permanent employment
- Opportunity to operate 120T+ excavators
- Experienced site and production teams
- Ongoing training and development
- Supportive leadership and strong safety culture
- Genuine long-term career opportunities with Mac Kellar
The Role
As an Excavator Operator, you'll play an important role in delivering safe and productive mining operations.
You’ll operate large-scale excavators to efficiently load haul trucks while working to the mine plan and maintaining high standards of safety, productivity and equipment care.
Your responsibilities will include
- Operating 120T+ excavators and D9+ dozers
- Loading haul trucks safely and efficiently
- Completing pre-starts and routine equipment inspections
- Identifying and reporting equipment faults
- Working closely with Supervisors and production crews
- Following mine plans, site procedures and operational standards
- Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and equipment care
- Working safely to achieve daily production targets
- What You’ll Bring
We're looking for experienced operators with a proven background in open-cut production mining.
You’ll have
- Demonstrated experience operating 120T+ excavators
- Experience operating D9+ dozers
- Proven open-cut mining experience
- Current RII competencies and/or verifiable operating history
- Strong knowledge of excavation and truck loading practices
- A strong commitment to safety
- Reliable attendance and a positive attitude
- Ability to work effectively as part of a production team
- Flexibility to work a 7/7 rotating day/night roster
- Build Your Future with Mac Kellar
With more than 55 years of experience across Australia's mining and civil industries, Mac Kellar offers the stability of an established contractor with opportunities to build a genuine long-term career.
You'll be joining a team that values safety, productivity, reliability and its people, with access to quality equipment, experienced leadership and ongoing development.
If you're an experienced 120T+ Excavator Operator looking for your next opportunity near Nyngan, join Mac Kellar.
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Excavator Operator in Nambour employer: MacKellar Group
MacKellar is an exceptional employer for Excavator Operators, offering a competitive pay rate of $70/hr plus super, along with a permanent 7/7 roster that ensures job security and work-life balance. With a strong focus on safety, ongoing training, and genuine career advancement opportunities, employees are supported by experienced leadership in a collaborative work culture that values reliability and productivity. Located near Nyngan, NSW, this role provides the chance to operate modern equipment while being part of a respected Australian contractor with over 55 years of industry experience.
