Protech is seeking experienced Operators to join our workforce across a range of project sites. Opportunities are available for Truck Operators, Multi Skilled Operators, and Excavator Operators.

About the roles:

Reporting to the Production Superintendent, you will be responsible for the safe operation of heavy mobile plant onsite. You will work collaboratively with your crew and the wider site team towards delivering safe, high-quality results.

We have multiple vacancies for the following skillsets:

- Experienced Haul Truck Operators (Operating CAT 789+)
- Experienced Multi Skilled Operators (Truck, WC, Loader, Excavator, Grader, Dozer)
- Experienced Excavator Operators – (experience operating 9800, 9600, 996 large Excavators in a mining environment)

What’s in it for you:

- Various minesites to suit your location!
- Long term job security
- Competitive hourly rates from $73.90 – $85.86/ hour
- Full-time opportunities available with Thiess at 3-6 months
- DIDO or BIBO options available (bus transport provided Townsville, Proserpine, Mackay, Yeppoon, Rockhampton, Bundaberg)
- Camp accommodation & meals provided
- Excellent work–life balance on a 7/7 roster with 12.5 or 12-hour shifts
- Lifestyle-friendly locations
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Modern fleet and well-maintained equipment




- Gain experience with one of Australia’s leading mining contractors
- Consistent roster and reliable income
- Attractive employee advantages, including discounted Medibank private health insurance, exclusive Westpac corporate banking offers, salary sacrificing options, and access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About you:

- Suitable candidates will have demonstrated experience operating in a mining environment. Experience in hard rock mining operation desirable.
- Minimum 12 months’ experience operating production mining equipment (Rear Dump Truck, Dozer, Grader, or Excavator)
- SSE signed training transcripts
- Proof of Australian working rights
- Current Drivers License
- Standard 11 Induction
- HA (Coal Board Medical)

About us:

Protech is a privately owned Australian business which provides industry-leading technical and professional workforce acquisition and management services, specialising in the provision of semi-skilled, skilled, technical, trades and professional personnel.

With over 3000 people working in the civil infrastructure, asphalt building construction, mining, defence, engineering and maintenance sectors.

How to apply:

Contact our team today on or email your application to .

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📌 Mining Heavy Equipment Operator: Truck, Excavator & Dozer (Mackay)
🏢 Protech
📍 Mackay