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Production Excavator Operators

Chandler Macleod

Perth, WA
FIFO
$75 hourly
8:6 / 7:7

Job Description

Rio Tinto | Brockman 4 & Yandi Mine Sites

FIFO from Perth | 8:6 / 7:7 Roster | Immediate Start

Are you an experienced Production Excavator Operator ready for your next FIFO role? Join a high-performing Rio Tinto operation at Brockman 4 and Yandi, working on a production fleet of Komatsu PC3600 and PC5600 Excavators.

This is an excellent opportunity to secure ongoing work, competitive rates, and a balanced lifestyle roster within a safety-focused team environment.

What's on Offer?

  • Up to $75/hr + super paid on all hours worked
  • Paid FIFO travel days
  • 12.5-hour shifts
  • 8:6 / 7:7 roster
  • FIFO from Perth
  • Immediate start available
  • Ongoing opportunity with a leading mining operation
  • Strong safety culture and supportive team environment

The Role You will be responsible for:

  • Operating PC3600 and PC5600 Excavators in a production mining environment
  • Loading haul trucks safely and efficiently
  • Working with Komatsu Autonomous Haulage Systems (AHS)
  • Conducting pre-starts and routine equipment inspections
  • Achieving production targets while maintaining high safety standards
  • Working collaboratively with supervisors, dispatch, and production crews

About You To be successful, you'll have:

  • Proven production mining experience operating PC3600 and/or PC5600 Excavators
  • Exposure to Komatsu AHS
  • Strong commitment to safety and operational excellence
  • Current Australian Driver's Licence
  • National Police Clearance (or willingness to obtain)
  • Ability to pass pre-employment medical requirements
  • Reliable work ethic and strong team mindset

Apply Now If you're a safety-focused operator looking for your next FIFO opportunity with an immediate start, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and join a world-class mining operation at Brockman 4 or Yandi.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must be based in WA and hold unrestricted Australian working rights. This position is not suitable for entry-level or new-to-mining candidates.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.

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