Why MCC

Why Work at MCC?

As MCC Group continues to grow, we're always on the lookout for talent. We're a family-run company that treats every team member with respect.

Competitive Rates

Wages that reflect your experience, skills, and commitment. We believe in rewarding people who deliver.

Local Work

Based in Emerald, Queensland — work close to home in the Central Highlands with minimal time away from family.

Career Development

Training, upskilling, and genuine opportunities to grow your career. We promote from within wherever we can.

Family Culture

We started as a one-man show and still operate with those values. Respect, trust, and a genuine team environment.

Production Excavator Operators

Full time — Multiple Positions Central Queensland

Position Description

MCC Group is recruiting experienced Production Excavator Operators for our open-cut coal mining operations across Central Queensland. You will operate large production excavators to load haul trucks, strip overburden, and carry out bulk earthmoving in a high-production mining environment.

Position Duties

- - Operate large production excavators (Hitachi EX1200/EX1900,



Komatsu PC1250/PC2000, Cat 6015/6020 or equivalent)

- - Load haul trucks safely and efficiently to meet shift production targets

- - Carry out bulk overburden removal and coal extraction activities

- - Maintain awareness of pit conditions, bench stability, and water management

- - Complete pre-start inspections and report equipment defects

- - Communicate with supervisors, truck operators, and other crew via two-way radio

- - Assist with stockpile management and clean-up tasks as directed

Required Skills & Qualifications

- Minimum 3 years production excavator experience in open-cut mining
- Current QLD Standard 11 (or equivalent) Generic Mining Induction
- Competency tickets for relevant excavator class (200T+ preferred)
- Proven ability to achieve high production tonnage safely
- Understanding of pit design, bench management, and mine plans
- Current manual driver's licence
- Coal Board Medical (or willingness to obtain)

Interested? Apply below or email [email protected]

📌 Production Excavator Operators (Queensland)
🏢 MCC Group
📍 Queensland