Job Description
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Earn $*****/hr ($152k+ per year) + super paid on all rostered hour
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Permanent 7/7 DIDO roster with long-term job security
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Operate modern 120t+ excavators and D9+ dozers with a leading mining contractor
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$70/hr + super | 7/7 roster | 120T+ Excavators | Long-term permanent opportunity
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Ready for a long-term mining role with a strong Australian contractor?
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MacKellar is looking for experienced Excavator Operators to join our production team at our operation near Nyngan, NSW.
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If you have experience operating large-scale excavators in open-cut mining and want a reliable role with competitive pay and ongoing career opportunities, we want to hear from you.
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What's on Offer
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$70/hr + super
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7/7 rotating day/night roster
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Long-term permanent employment
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Opportunity to operate 120T+ excavators
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Experienced site and production teams
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Ongoing training and development
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Supportive leadership and strong safety culture
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Genuine long-term career opportunities with MacKellar
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The Role
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As an Excavator Operator, you'll play an important role in delivering safe and productive mining operations.
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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.
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Your responsibilities will include:
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Operating 120T+ excavators and D9+ dozers
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Loading haul trucks safely and efficiently
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Completing pre-starts and routine equipment inspections
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Identifying and reporting equipment faults
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Working closely with Supervisors and production crews
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Following mine plans, site procedures and operational standards
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Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and equipment care
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Working safely to achieve daily production targets
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What You'll Bring
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We're looking for experienced operators with a proven background in open-cut production mining.
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You'll have:
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Demonstrated experience operating 120T+ excavators
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Experience operating D9+ dozers
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Proven open-cut mining experience
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Current RII competencies and/or verifiable operating history
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Strong knowledge of excavation and truck loading practices
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A strong commitment to safety
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Reliable attendance and a positive attitude
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Ability to work effectively as part of a production team
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Flexibility to work a 7/7 rotating day/night roster
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Build Your Future with MacKellar
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With more than 55 years of experience across Australia's mining and civil industries, MacKellar offers the stability of an established contractor with opportunities to build a genuine long-term career.
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You'll be joining a team that values safety, productivity, reliability and its people, with access to quality equipment, experienced leadership and ongoing development.
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If you're an experienced 120T+ Excavator Operator looking for your next opportunity near Nyngan, join MacKellar.

📌 Excavator Operator (Queensland)
🏢 MacKellar Group
📍 Queensland