Dozer Operator
Cat D11 Dozer Operator – Bowen Basin. $140k + 12% super, 7/7 roster, private camp rooms. Secure your future in a 25-year mine.
The Opportunity
Step into a career-defining role as a Bulldozer Operator at one of Australia’s largest operational coal mines. Operating a Cat D11 with the latest GPS technology, you’ll be at the heart of moving nearly 15 million tonnes of coal a year — helping shape the site, support production, and build critical infrastructure.
What You’ll Do
Operate Cat D11 dozers in a production mining environment
Push dumps to RL, rip and balance coal floors
Support diggers, trucks, and other production equipment
Build and maintain ramps, roads, benches, and drainage
Complete pre-starts, inspections, and machine care
A Day in the Life
Start at camp, grab your crib, and head to site by bus
Join the pre-start meeting and toolbox talk
Hot-seat changeover with the off-going operator
Own the dozer for your shift — focused, productive, safe
Finish with handover notes, machine refuelling, and debrief
Roster & Camp Life
7 on / 7 off roster, rotating day and night shifts
FIFO from Brisbane and Cairns (within 100km of airport)
DIDO and residential options for Bowen Basin locals
Modern camp with private air-conditioned ensuite rooms
Gym with trainers, Wi-Fi, Foxtel, wet and dry mess
Pay & Benefits
$140,000 per year under the site’s Central Agreement
12% superannuation
Site-wide production bonus eligibility
Long-term stability — mine life of 25+ years
Permanent, direct employment with [Client Name]
What We Value
Practical safety — everyone has stop-work authority
Direct and respectful communication
Team-first mindset: fix problems, don’t point fingers
Pride in the machine, pride in the job
What You’ll Need
Valid dozer ticket + ability to pass site VOC
Minimum 5 years’ production mining dozer experience
Ability to pass full pre-employment medical & D&A screen
Full Australian work rights
Two recent professional references
Apply Now
If you’re ready to secure a stable, high-paying role with one of Queensland’s premier mining operations, apply today. This is your chance to put your skills behind the controls of a Cat D11 and build a long-term career.
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