FIFO Operators | Dump Truck, Excavator, Dozer, Grader & Loader

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Location
Brisbane, Queensland
Category
Mining Resources & Energy
Salary
$62.50 - $84.35 Hourly
Posted
21-May-2026
Work type
Casual/Temp
Contact
MAckenzie Cairns
Reference
187291
FIFO MINING ROLES | 2:1 ROSTER | BRISBANE
We are seeking experienced operators for new mining projects in Queensland, with immediate starts available.

What’s On Offer:
  • 2:1 FIFO roster from Brisbane
  • Competitive hourly rates including night shift uplift
  • Weekly pay cycle
  • Super paid on all hours worked
  • Access to employee benefits, including a free EAP program
If you're an experienced Excavator, Dump Truck, Loader, Dozer or Grader Operator with the required machine experience below, we want to hear from you.

EXCAVATOR OPERATORS ($68.75/hr days, $75.00/hr nights)
Experience Required:
  • PC1250 (125t)
  • EX1200 (120t) – GPS highly regarded
  • 48t excavators
  • Experience operating in mining or large-scale earthworks environments

DUMP TRUCK OPERATORS 
($62.50/hr days, $68.75/hr nights)
Experience Required:
  • CAT 777
  • Bulk haulage experience on site

LOADER OPERATORS 
(68.75/hr days, $75.00/hr nights)
Experience Required:
  • Loader experience in mining or earthworks environments
  • Stockpile management and truck loading

DOZER & GRADER OPERATORS 
($75.00/hr days, $81.25/hr nights)
(+ Final Trim : $78.00/hr days, $84.35/hr nights)

Experience Required:
  • D10 Dozer experience in earthworks or site development
  • 16M Grader experience, including haul road construction and maintenance
  • Final trim experience highly regarded
  • Strong safety awareness and site compliance

Additional Requirements

All applicants must:
  • Have full Australian working rights
  • Hold a current Australian driver’s licence
  • Hold relevant RII competencies/tickets
  • Be able to pass a drug & alcohol screen and pre-employment medical
  • Be able to fly from Brisbane
  • MMQ completed within the last 6 months highly regarded

Applications

Submit your CV to be considered for immediate or upcoming starts. Early applications are strongly encouraged due to high demand.



At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
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