Plant Operators -Excavator, Scraper, Water Truck, Loader

The Mendip Group is based in Townsville and locally owned and operated. The Mendi Group has grown into one of the region’s most reputable suppliers of civil construction services.

These services include; civil construction, bulk haulage, crushing and screening, plant hire, on-site service and logistics. Due to an increase in local contracts, they require the services of mature candidates to fill the below positions.

Plant Operators Required:

• Excavator
• Scraper
• Water Truck
• Loader

• RII's [...Learn about RII's]MPO Machinery tickets
• Proof of competency and experience
• General Safety Induction (Blue/white card)
• Demonstrated experience working in civil environment
• Commitment to WH&S procedures
• Good Maintenance ethics
• Willingness to work to a high standard
• Positive, can do attitude and disposition
• Adhere to company policies and procedures
• Available for immediate start

If you feel you have the required skills and are looking to join a professional team, please apply online now with an up to date CV.

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This is an excellent opportunity for you to advance your career with a leading mining contractor. To apply for this role please follow the link below.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic mining operation that recognizes achievement and offers genuine career opportunities. Don’t forget you will need the appropriate mine site qualifications such as Standard 11 *Standard 11 Training*

Learn more about the Bowen Basin mining location.

The Bowen Basin contains the largest coal reserves in Australia. This major coal producing region contains one of the world’s largest deposits of bituminous coal.

The Basin contains much of the known Permian coal resources in Queensland including virtually all of the known mineable prime coking coal. It was named for the Bowen River, itself named after Queensland’s first Governor, Sir George Bowen.

The Bowen Basin covers an area of over 60,000 square kilometres in Central Queensland running from Collinsville to Theodore and is dotted with many coal mines operated by multiple mining companies.

Caterpillar Haul truck 793

The 793F has a load cpacityof 226.8 ton (US) and a top speed of 60 kilometres an hour. It's a turbocharged air-to-air aftercooled diesel engine that has enhanced power management capability for maximum hauling performance. The C175-16 is a 16-cylinder, four-stroke design that uses long, effective power strokes for optimum efficiency.

The 793F, is an autonomous-driven truck. Over 100 793F trucks are now operating via Command for hauling, the Cat autonomous truck operations system, which is a part of Cat MineStar™

Read more about the CAT 793 automomous mining dump truck on our website.

Resources and Infrastructure Industry (RII)

Commonly refered to as Black Coal Competency (BCC), the RII competency is one that can be attained by an operator who has previously worked in the industry and has completed a number of operating hours on various types of machinery.

RII competency is granted to prove correct and safe operation of mine site machinery. It is a very useful qualification to have, as it confirms the operator has the required experience and expertise.

Find out more about RII Competencies here

You can transfer your nationally recognised civil Excavator, Front End Loader or Dozer tickets only to RII Black Coal Competencies.