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Coal Mining Operators Required! $$

Contract Type:

Casual

Location:

Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia

Date Published:

26-Jun-2026

Salary:

$59.00 - $87.00 Hourly
AWX are currently looking for Experienced Coal Mining operators for an immediate start accross several Mine sites in Central QLD.

Job highlights

- Secure, ongoing work with Potential to lock in a full time gig after 12 months
- Great Work Environments
- Great $$


About our client

Our clients are a reputable company within the coal mining industry specialising in steel making coal (metallurgical coal) and are teaming up with AWX to find skilled legends like you. They're all about quality, innovation, and sustainability across Australia and worldwide.

What you'll do

- Drive haul trucks - Rigid Haul Truck Operators, Must have experience & Skills on 830e electrics ideally with experience working in surface mining being loaded by Excavators / Diggers and Electric Shovels,

- MS operators - plus two other machines (grader, dozer, wheel dozer or excavator)
Graders - CATERPILLAR 16, 18, 24 H,M & G's
Dozers - D9, D10 & D11 T's & R's, Komatsu WD900, Komatsu 475's
Excavators - 400T PLUS big diggers, Hitachi EX3600's, EX5600's, ZX330 & ZX350, Liebherr R9350 & R996, CATERPILLAR 6060
Signed SSE skills list Required, Training transcripts,

What you'll need

Coal Board Medical

Standard 11 - SOA within five years or SOC within six months of issue date

Pass the drug and alcohol screening & a Pre Employment Functional test

Current unrestricted drivers licence and a trusty ride

At least 12+ months experience operating one of those machines in a coal mine.

Signed Skillslist/Competency Report by a SSE or Trainer

Strong and proactive approach to safety

A can-do attitude towards showing up, being present and looking sharp

Benefits:

Even Time 7:7 Roster rotating Day & Night shifts, 12.5 HOUR shifts, Camp and Meals provided, No bus service is available so must have your own reliable transport, and up to $1000 per month bonus on some sites!!


About AWX

AWX started out with two blokes, a people problem and a whole lot of grit and that's still how we run. We show up, know the grind and get the right people into the right jobs across 20+ locations in Australia and New Zealand. Be part of a crew that works hard, keeps its word and helps businesses and people run stronger.

How to apply


Click APPLY NOW to submit your application. Contact Hayley Woods on 0498 548 775 / 07 4326 2900 or hayley.woods@awx.com.au for more details.

If this role isnt quite for you're after, check out other opportunities at awx.com.au

AWX is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage candidates from all
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