Excavator Operator

Excavator Operator

BUMA Australia | Central Creek, AU

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About Us

BUMA's vision is to build a modern mining and rehabilitation company that drives growth, BUMA Australia adopts a relationship-focused, long-term strategy for project success. We consistently deliver value to clients throughout all mining stages, leveraging expertise and equipment for comprehensive surface operation services.

Title: Excavator Operator

Requisition ID: 2674

Department: Production

About Us

BUMA's vision is to build a modern mining and rehabilitation company that drives growth, BUMA Australia adopts a relationship-focused, long-term strategy for project success. We consistently deliver value to clients throughout all mining stages, leveraging expertise and equipment for comprehensive surface operation services.

About The Role

We are seeking experienced Excavator Operators to join our Blackwater team in a permanent, full-time capacity on a 7/7 roster, day-night rotation. Our fleet at Blackwater comprises of a combination of Komatsu 930E and Caterpillar 789C haul trucks with Hitachi EX8000, Caterpillar 6060 and Hitachi EX3600 excavators.

Key Requirements

  • Valid ST11
  • Coal Board Medical dated within the last 5 years (preferred)
  • Transcripts demonstrating proven experience on one or more of the excavators listed
  • Identify and promote safe work practice, ensuring appropriate precautions are taken to reduce risk to both people, equipment and the environment.

About You

If you are looking for an opportunity to join a great team and have experience with any of the below, we would love to hear from you!

  • Hitachi EX3600 (or similar)
  • CAT 6060 (or similar)
  • Hitachi 8000 (or similar)

Working At BUMA

BUMA Australia is a people focused business, with a strong focus on safety, training, development and continuous improvement. As a BUMA employee you will have access to:

  • Third year EA rates + increased market allowances + super
  • FIFO from Brisbane
  • Annualised weekly pay
  • Camp accommodation or LAFHA (Living Away from Home Allowance) available.
  • 7/7 roster, working hours are 12.5hrs per day
  • Company provided bus from Rockhampton/Yeppoon or Emerald
  • Career progression opportunities through a number of training and mentoring programs such as trainer and assessor course.
  • Discounted employee benefits on health insurance, groceries, fuel and set retail outlets with BUMA LAB.

To be considered for this opportunity please click "Apply Now" to submit your application!

All final applicants for this position will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

For further information on careers at BUMA please visit our website careers/why-join-us/

Blackwater Mine

Located in Central Queensland, Blackwater Mine is one of the state’s largest coal mines, just 21 km from Blackwater. BUMA Australia has been handling truck and excavator pre-strip operations here since 2012, moving over 35 million BCM of material annually.

Our fleet includes Komatsu 930E and Caterpillar 789C haul trucks, paired with Hitachi EX8000, Caterpillar 6060, and Hitachi EX3600 excavators.

Seniority level

  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Employment type

    Full-time

Job function

  • Job function

    Management and Manufacturing
  • Industries

    Mining

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