Equipment Operator

Job highlights
  • Residential role in Mount Isa
  • Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia
  • Great opportunity in mining
Job ID 104975 Closing date 14/05/2026 Last Updated 29/04/2026
Equipment Operator - Crushing  
Qld Metallurgical Operations, Surface Operations, Tailings
Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia
Ref. No. 104975

Glencore Mount Isa Mines are currently advertising for Equipment Operators - Crushing in the Isa Surface Operations Tailings Crushing Team. 

Mount Isa Mines
There’s never been a better time to join Mount Isa Mines. As we deliver significant transformation projects on site, we’re creating stable, long-term opportunities for people who want to build their careers where they live. We’re committed to attracting and developing local talent, backing our workforce and investing in a future that supports our people and our community. 
Stay local. Build your future. Apply now.

The Role 

The Tailings Crushing teams services bulk materials handling, crushing and equipment maintenance and management for various departments across the Mount Isa Mines lease. The positions are residentially based in Mount Isa.  

This position reports to the Supervisor - Crushing on a 7x7 day shift only roster, previous experience is required with either mobile crushing and screening plants, loaders, excavators, and or watercarts to meet the requirements of the role. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for:
  • Promoting and reinforcing a culture of safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement
  • Operating a variety of Heavy Earth Moving equipment in a mining and or civil construction environment
  • Maintaining safe operations of mobile crushing and screening plants
  • Working with other departments, contractors, and teams to support and ensure production targets are safely met
  • Maintaining a high level of safety in the way we work
  • Stockpile management and mobile equipment interactions
  • Monitoring, reporting, and conducting operations within the asset’s footprint including servicing of equipment
  • Safe operation of machinery across site and positive communication during mining activities 
You will have the following skillset and attributes:
  • Strong time management skills
  • Ability to communicate at all levels
  • Flexible attitude and sound work ethic
  • Ability to achieve results within the specified time frames
  • Strong customer focus is required as well as a high level of attention to detail
  • Ability to work well within a team environment
  • Proven experience in heavy machinery operations and crushing and screening equipment within the mining or quarry sectors                                                        
Applications Close: 8.00am Thursday 14 May 2026