Thiess Caval Ridge – Haul Truck Operators

Protech has exciting opportunities available 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:

• Located in the heart of the Bowen Basin, one of Australia’s leading mining regions
• Earn from $72.35 per hour
• Secure full-time career opportunities with Thiess
• Flexible DIDO or BIBO arrangements, with transport provided from Mackay and Townsville
• Stay at Buffel Park Village, just 5 minutes from site, featuring a wet mess, two gyms and indoor soccer facilities
• Enjoy a 7/7 lifestyle roster with 12.5-hour shifts, supporting excellent work-life balance
• Access ongoing training, development and career progression 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.