Mining Operator

Ready to take your mining career to the next level? Thiess is seeking Truck, Multi-Skilled & Excavator Operators to join our team at Peak Downs Project in the Moranbah area. Offering permanent roles on a 7/7 Day/Night roster – 12.5hr shifts to those operators on the lookout for FIFO, BIBO & DIDO opportunity. As part of the Thiess team, you'll play a crucial role in: Operating heavy machinery safely and efficiently to maximise productivity. Adhering to Thiess’ safety standards and operational procedures. Why Thiess? Thiess is more than just a job—it’s a career built on safety, growth, and opportunity. As a global leader in mining services, we offer: Long-term job security with a company that has been at the forefront of mining for over 90 years A strong safety-first culture, ensuring every team member goes home safely Support to grow your career, with access to training, upskilling, and development programs A team that values you, with leadership that listens and invests in its people Sustainability and innovation, using the latest technology and responsible mining practices to create a better future Key responsibilities and requirements 12+ months’ experience on production mining equipment (Rear Dump Truck, Dozer, Grader, or Excavator) SSE - signed competency transcript Valid Standard 11 Certificate A commitment to a positive safety culture What Thiess Can Offer You Brand new EA (2025) - enjoy guaranteed annual 4% pay increases for the next 3 years Competitive rates – skill-dependent, with the opportunity to earn up to $172,437.25 excluding superannuation Enjoy a great roster: Even-time 7/7 day/night rotating shifts (12.5-hour days) Thiess paid flights from Brisbane BIBO options available from Mackay & Proserpine Upskill & grow with ongoing training and career development Superannuation contributions to help you build your financial future Salary sacrifice options (including novated leasing) to help you get more from your earnings Exclusive corporate discounts on health insurance (Medibank), travel, retail & more A range of corporate discounts, including health insurance (Medibank), travel, and retail products. About Us Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining. The pioneering spirit of our founders – the legendary Thiess brothers and their families– is our legacy and inspires our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change. At Thiess, you will have the opportunity to play a part in the global energy transition. We are growing our commodities portfolio to include metals and minerals critical to the energy transition and developing services to enable sustainable mining. We’re creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing, and continuous learning – supporting our people to contribute to Thiess’ success and continued growth in sustainable mining. We’ll support you to hone your skills and develop new ones, take on challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration and empowerment. We offer our people ongoing technical training and development opportunities so they can reach their full potential. We also invest in the workforce of the future, with a range of programs for people starting their careers. We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of everyone matters always. We’re focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered. Learn more Apply Now Hit the ‘Apply’ button and take the next step in your career with Thiess Thiess follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a national police check, and a medical assessment. Unlock job insights Salary match Number of applicants Skills match Mining, Resources & Energy More than 10,000 employees Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia, and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining. At our core is the pioneering spirit of the legendary Thiess brothers. Their vision defined firsts, unlocked possibilities, and found smarter ways to scale what mattered to society. 90 years on, their story is still in our DNA. We’ve always thrived amid change. Today, that includes rising to the challenges of climate risk and the opportunities abounding in the global energy transition. We recognise the world needs mined commodities to achieve the economic, social, and environmental transformation it desires. That’s why the world needs mining…reset for the future. Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia, and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining. At our core is the pioneering spirit of the legendary Thiess brothers. Their vision defined firsts, unlocked possibilities, and found smarter ways to scale what mattered to society. 90 years on, their story is still in our DNA. We’ve always thrived amid change. Today, that includes rising to the challenges of climate risk and the opportunities abounding in the global energy transition. We recognise the world needs mined commodities to achieve the economic, social, and environmental transformation it desires. That’s why the world needs mining…reset for the future. To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory / salary below minimum wage. Featured jobs Mining Operator Thiess 22h ago Mackay, Mackay & Coalfields QLD 6d ago Researching careers? Find all the information and tips you need on career advice. #J-18808-Ljbffr