Haul Truck Operator Required In MacKellar, Australia

Job Description

Welcome to MacKellar Group, a leading heavy equipment solutions provider operating in Australia since 1966. At MacKellar we provide heavy earthmoving equipment solutions for tough and uncompromising environments, and we maintain a proud history working on both mining and civil earthwork projects around Australia.

We invite you to discover more about our business, it’s founder Alastair MacKellar, and the family values that underpin our operations and strong partnership approach. MacKellar are an industry leader in the mining and civil earthmoving industries with over 50 years’ experience. We supply and maintain a large fleet of heavy earthmoving equipment across Australia and take pride in our people, our safety culture, and maintaining our equipment to a high standard.

What’s on offer

• A full-time career, earning $56.20 p/h ($127,859 per year) + super paid on all hours worked + retention bonus ($3k 1st year, $6k 2nd year, $9k 3rd year**)
• Additional $2.50 per hour as a Crew Trainer
• Even time roster: 7/7 (12.5-hour shifts), with OT offered on day shift.
• FIFO with minimal travel—camp, pit, and airport all within 5 minutes.
• Onsite village with great meals, accommodation, gym & recreation.
• Operate a modern, new fleet – designed for safety, comfort, and efficiency.
• Experience supportive growth with training, development, and promotion opportunities.
• Join our dynamic team at Carmichael Mine as we ramp up production. We are seeking skilled Haul Truck Operators to contribute to our exciting growth phase.

Mackellar are the mining services contractor for Bravus’ Carmichael Mine and together we are creating jobs and opportunities for regional Queensland. Production is in full swing at the mine site located in the Galilee Basin and we’re excited to be building our team. Bring your operating skills and training experience to become a part of something exciting as we ramp up production at Carmichael Mine. Townsville and Rockhampton are our primary recruitment hubs and we are also offering flights from Cairns. We also encourage and will consider applicants from all regional Queensland communities.

What We’re Looking For:

• Join our team and bring your skills to the table! Ideally, you will have:
• Experience: Electric haul truck experience as well as experience training new operators in Haul truck operation.
• Safety Focus: A strong commitment to safety with a current Standard 11 (desirable, not essential) and a valid driver’s license. A range of evidence can be accepted for the right candidate.
• Team Spirit: A collaborative mindset and a desire to contribute to a culture of respect, as a valued team member.
• We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone thrives. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are excited to welcome new team members to Carmichael Mine.