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Protech

Thiess Caval Ridge - Haul Truck Operators

Mining, Resources & Energy / Other

Posted 12/06/2026
Closes 26/06/2026

East Mackay, 4740, Mackay, Queensland

Casual

Not specified

Protech is looking for experienced Operators to join our workforce at Thiess – Caval Ridge.

About the role:
Reporting to the Production Superintendent, you will be responsible for safely operating heavy mobile equipment on site at Caval Ridge (pre-strip). You will collaborate closely with your crew and the broader site team to deliver safe, high-quality outcomes.

We have multiple vacancies for the following skillsets:
  • Experienced Haul Truck Operators (Operating CAT 789+)
What’s in it for you:
  • Competitive hourly rates from $72.35 per hour
  • Full-time opportunities available with Thiess
  • DIDO or BIBO options available (bus transport provided from Mackay and Townsville)
  • Camp accommodation at Buffel Park, located just 5 minutes from site, featuring a wet mess, two gyms, and indoor soccer facilities
  • Excellent work–life balance on a 7/7 roster with 12.5-hour shifts (Wednesday–Tuesday rotation)
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Attractive employee benefits, including discounted Medibank private health insurance, exclusive Westpac corporate banking offers, salary sacrificing options, and access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
About you:
  • Suitable candidates will have demonstrated experience operating in a mining environment. Experience in hard rock mining operation desirable.
  • Minimum 12 months’ experience operating production mining equipment (Rear Dump Truck)
  • SSE signed training transcripts
  • Proof of Australian working rights
  • Current Drivers Licence
  • Candidates need to have BMA Induction OR BMA Refresher (or willing to obtain)
  • Standard 11 Induction 
  • HA (Coal Board Medical)
About us:
Protech is a privately owned Australian business which provides industry- leading technical and professional workforce acquisition and management services, specialising in the provision of semi- skilled, skilled, technical, trades and professional personnel. With over 3000 people working in the civil infrastructure, asphalt building construction, mining, defence, engineering and maintenance sectors.

How to apply:
Contact our team today on 07 •••• •244 or email your application to app•••••••@protech.com.au

Applications open to:

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