Production Excavator Operator

3 days ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Hays Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

Your new company

A well-established mining operation in Far North Queensland is currently seeking experienced Production Excavator Operators to join their team. This site offers a consistent and balanced roster, contributing to a stable and supportive work environment.

Your new role

You will be responsible for operating production excavators in an open-cut mining environment. The role requires a strong commitment to safety, efficiency, and teamwork. The roster is 7 days on, 7 days off, rotating between day and night shifts. This is a Drive-In Drive-Out (DIDO) position, and candidates must be based in the Mareeba or Mossman region, as accommodation and meals are not provided.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will need:
  • Previous mining experience in a production environment
  • Demonstrated experience operating excavators with relevant RII tickets
  • A strong safety focus and ability to work effectively in a team
  • Reliable transport and ability to DIDO from the Mareeba/Mossman area
  • Flexibility to work both day and night shifts on a 7/7 roster

What you'll get in return

In return, you will have the opportunity to work in an on-going capacity with a permanent position on offer for the right candidate.

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 or email

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.

LHS 297508 # Erinne Lymer

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