Thiess Olive Downs – Haul Truck & Excavator Operators
Protech
Job Description
About the Role
Reporting to the Production Superintendent, you will be responsible for the safe operation of heavy mobile plant onsite at the Olive Downs Complex. You will work collaboratively with your crew and the wider site team towards delivering safe, high-quality results.
- We have multiple vacancies for the following skillsets:
- Experienced Haul Truck Operators (Operating CAT 789+)
- Experienced Excavator Operators (Operating 9600, 996 and 9800 Excavators)
What's in it for you
- How exciting! Join this Greenfield project based in the Bowen Basin!
- Competitive hourly rates from $67.51/ hr – $80.45/ hr
- Flexible travel – DIDO or BIBO options available from Mackay and Proserpine
- Full-time opportunities with Thiess available
- Daily transport provided from camp
- Work life balance on a 7/7 roster – 12-hour shifts
- Full camp facilities provided whilst on shift
- Training & development opportunities
- Employee benefits – Discounted Medibank Health Insurance, exclusive corporate banking offers with Westpac, Salary Sacrificing options, EAP
About you
- Suitable candidates will have demonstrated experience operating in a mining environment. Experience in hard rock mining operation desirable.
- Equivalent to or specific min 12 months experience operating Caterpillar 789 dump trucks is essential
- Proven experience operating large excavators (600T+) in a coal mining environment
- SSE signed training transcripts
- Preferred experience with CAT MineStar technologies including Command for Haulage, Fleet and/or Terrain
- Proof of Australian working rights
- Current Drivers Licence
- Current Standard 11
- HA (Coal Board Medical)
About us
Protech is a privately owned Australian business which provides industry- leading technical and professional workforce acquisition and management services, specialising in the provision of semi- skilled, skilled, technical, trades and professional personnel. With over 3000 people working in the civil infrastructure, asphalt building construction, mining, defence, engineering and maintenance sectors.
How to apply
Contact our team today on 07 4952 5244 or email your application to apply.pmmq@protech.com.au
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