Underground Mining Grader Operator

Are you tired of FIFO? Missing family, friends and milestone celebrations regularly? Imagine having a true work-life balance living in the stunning region of Otago. Operating as a residential mine, these Macraes opportunities will be drive in, drive out from nearby Dunedin or Oamaru, each with stunning landscapes, adventures and beaches to explore! For the more adventurous, Queenstown is just a 3-hour drive, offering endless amounts of exciting activities (skiing, hiking, water sports, fishing and more) to enjoy on your days off.

Bring your Grader Operator talents to OceanaGold, working for our underground operation at Macraes. Provide a high standard of grade finishing for a variety of areas. 7 days on, 7 days off, dayshift only roster.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Operate grader controls to regulate height and angle of the grader blade and lower scarified to loosen packed aggregates to permit grading
• Endure all work is carried our to the highest standards of health & safety
• Communicate with underground traffic road working activities
• Operate other heavy equipment and other related duties as required if permitted/trained
• Perform routine cleaning and maintenance to ensure smooth operation of the equipment operated