Excavator Operator

4 days ago


Perth Airport Western Australia Macmahon Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Be More, Apply Now

Join the King of The Hills team as an EXPERIENCED Excavator Operator and be responsible for operating a variety of excavators in a production mining environment. This role requires a level of proficiency in operating different machinery to ensure safe and efficient mining operations.

About the role

  • FIFO from Perth
  • 2:1 night/day roster
  • $ $69.83 per hour (dependant on experience)
  • 7% market uplift allowance - paid quarterly

About you

  • Previous experience in a similar role in an open-cut mining environment
  • Extensive experience operating excavators in production mode, preferably one of the following; Hitachi 3600, Hitachi 2600 & Hitachi 1900
  • Demonstrated experience operating variety of ancillary equipment
  • Physically fit for the demands of the role
  • Proven ability to operate in a safe and efficient manner
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of the team
  • Great interpersonal and communication levels
  • Current C Class Drivers License

Employee benefits

  • Ongoing career development opportunities - Challenge. Develop. Grow.
  • Dedicated lifestyle, financial and mental health support
  • Salary sacrifice options for flights, vehicles, airport parking and A LOT more
  • Access to a wide range of employee discounts with Macmahon retail, vehicle, insurance and banking partners

Be More at Macmahon

Across Macmahon's team, you will find positive stories of people embracing opportunities to develop and grow their careers going on to celebrate impressive career milestones that contribute to our success. With over 9,000 highly skilled people in our team, we're proud of the values-based culture we have built over 60 years which is the driving force propelling our people to continually aspire to Be More.

About Macmahon

Macmahon is a leading Australian contract mining company with projects throughout Australia and Southeast Asia. Delivering a comprehensive range of surface and underground mining, civil design and construction, performance enhancement, and mine site maintenance and rehabilitation services to the resources sector.

Recruitment process

Successful applicants must pass a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening, as well as criminal history and qualification checks. Proof of working rights in Australia (valid passport, birth certificate, citizenship certificate, or current visa grant notification) is also required.

Macmahon is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages suitably qualified women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply.

Macmahon Winning Values

United | Integrity | Courage | Pride



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