Underground Coal Secondary Support Operators | $72/hr | 7/7
ABM Contractors is recruiting experienced underground coal Secondary Support Operators for long-term work at Carborough.
If you have proven secondary support experience within an underground black coal mine and are looking for permanent employment, a consistent roster and competitive hourly rates, we want to hear from you.
WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE
- $72.00 per hour for all rostered 12-hour shifts
- Annual leave paid as though you are rostered at work
- Overtime rates for additional shifts and hours worked beyond 12 hours
- Superannuation paid on all rostered hours
- Permanent full time employment with paid leave entitlements
- Accrued leave entitlements paid on cessation after 12 months’ continuous service
- 7 days on, 7 days off roster, rotating between day and night shifts
- Camp accommodation and meals while rostered
- Bus transport between camp and the mine
- Weekly bus transport available from Mackay to camp
- Long-term work with an established underground coal contractor
- Salary-packaging options, including eligible remote-area benefits
- Employee Assistance Program for employees and their immediate families
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for experienced Secondary Support Operators who demonstrate:
- Strong underground risk-management and safety behaviours
- Proven secondary support experience within an underground black coal mine
- Experience installing secondary strata-support systems in accordance with site requirements
- A reliable, practical and productive approach to work
- Competency operating secondary support equipment relevant to the role
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Demonstrated secondary support experience within underground black coal mining
- Current Standard 11 – Underground and Surface
- Current underground coal competencies relevant to the position
- Current Coal Mine Workers’ Health Scheme medical assessment or the ability to obtain one
- Ability to complete drug and alcohol screening within 14 days before induction
- Ability to work rotating 12-hour day and night shifts
These are experienced positions and are not entry-level opportunities. Applicants must have previous underground black coal mining and secondary support experience.
ABM Contractors is a leading provider of skilled personnel and mining services to the underground coal industry. Our work includes development and fault driveage, underground services, conveyor installation and maintenance.