With over 1,000 internal employees and 20,000 employees out working on client sites, the Chandler Macleod Group is one of the region’s largest employers – so we know what it takes to recruit, select and retain the best people. In fact, everything we do relates to unleashing potential in people and companies; from providing today’s career opportunities to planning, measuring and managing the workforces of tomorrow.

• Greases, oils, and performs minor repairs on machines, using grease gun, oilcans, and hand tools;
• Connects hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkage, or power takeoff shaft to tractor to provide power to raise, lower, or tilt attachment;
• Grade house pads to the 10th;
• Moves hand and foot levers to control hydraulic shovel;
• Drives equipment in successive passes over working area to achieve specified result, such as grade terrain or remove, dump, or spread earth and rock;
• Moves levers and depresses pedals to maneuver equipment and raise, lower, and tilt attachment to clear right-of-way;
• Uses shovel to dig trenches and holes of specified length, depth and width, remove loosened material and put in piles or transport trucks;
• Fastens attachments to tractor with clevis or wedge pin hitches; underground utilities Starts engine, moves throttle, switches, and levers, and depresses pedals to operate machines, equipment, and attachments;
• Feels lever and listens for stalling action of engine to estimate depth of cut;
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment, such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning;
• Drives bulldozer in successive passes over terrain to raise or lower terrain to specified grade following markings on grade stakes or hand signals;
• Moves levers to control tool bars, carriers, and disks.

To qualify for this role, you need to have the following;

• Minimum 12 months experience operating Dozers in mining environment
• Mine Site based competencies for Dozer D10/D11
• Mine Site based competencies for Haul Truck mechanical or electric (desired but not essential)

Suitable candidates will need to supply:

• Resume - Current with contactable referees
• Driver Licence (Front and Back)
• Birth Certificate or passport
• Current QLD Coal Board Medical
• Standard 11 - Statement of Attainment
• LMS/ training matrix & RII competencies

Chandler Macleod is a well-recognised recruitment organisation and we are looking for exceptional candidates to work with us. We are currently seeking experienced Dozer Push Operator for a major coal mining client in the Bowen Basin.

If you want to be part of a team with an excellent working culture and strong safety focus, and looking for a change, apply now!