Multiskilled Operators

About the Company

Join a large-scale open cut mining operation in North Queensland, operating within a high-production environment focused on efficiency, safety, and continuous output. This well-established site offers the opportunity to work on a major tailings removal project within an active production mine, providing long-term stability and exposure to large-scale mining operations.

About the Role

We are currently seeking multiple skilled operators and leaders to contribute within a busy production mining environment, working across large mobile mining equipment and supporting daily mine output.

Positions include:

• Excavator Operators: Operating large mining excavators (>260T), such as EX2600 and EX3600, in active production areas
• Haul Truck Operators: Operating CAT 789 or Hitachi EH3500, AC3 within a production haul cycle
• Multi-Skilled Operators (with 2 or more of the tickets below): D6 LGP (tailings work); D10T Dozers; CAT 18M Graders; Excavators (EX1200 long-arm, EX2600, EX3600); Haul Truck operation as needed
• Leading Hand: Supervising crews on a tailings removal project; Coordinating work within an active mining production schedule

Roster & Site Details:

• 8 days on / 6 days off roster
• Day shift initially, transitioning to day and night shift
• Drive-in/drive-out (approximately 1 hour from Townsville)
• Minimum 12 months of ongoing work
• Immediate start available

What you'll need to succeed

• Demonstrated experience working in a production mining environment on a large open cut mine site
• Proven ability to operate relevant heavy mining equipment safely and efficiently
• Current and valid RII tickets
• Residence in Townsville or surrounding areas
• Reliable transport for site commute
• Open manual driver’s licence
• Ability to undertake a Pre-employment medical, drug & alcohol screening & police check

What you'll get in return

• Long-term project stability with a minimum 12-month pipeline of work
• Opportunity to work within a high-production open cut mining environment
• Competitive rates aligned with experience
• Supportive team culture on a large, well-established mine site
• Immediate start available

What you need to do now

If you are interested in this role, click “apply now” or for more information and a confidential discussion on this role or to find out about more opportunities in Resources & Mining contact Erinne at Hays on 07 4749 8399 or email erinne.lymer@hays.com.au

At Hays, we value diversity and we are passionate about placing people in a role where they can flourish and succeed. We actively encourage people from diverse background to apply.

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