Scraper Operator
Vacancy Number: TR-257829
Australia, Weipa
Fulltime: 84 hrs a week
Experience: Not applicable
Education Level: Vocational School
Mining
Closing: August 16, 2025
Introduction
Brunel is seeking experienced Scraper & Moxy Operators for the Haul Roads Project in Weipa. The successful candidates will operate Scrapers and Moxy Tippers to support bulk earthworks, haul road construction, and material transport. This is a FIFO role with flights provided from Brisbane or Cairns on a 2/1 roster.
What are you going to do
Brunel is seeking experienced Scraper & Moxy Operators for the Haul Roads Project in Weipa. The successful candidates will operate Scrapers (Elevating or twin Scrapers) and Moxy Tippers (Articulated Dump Trucks) to support bulk earthworks, haul road construction, and material transport. This is a FIFO role with flights provided from Brisbane or Cairns on a 2/1 roster.
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Operate Motor Scrapers to cut, load, haul, and spread bulk earth materials efficiently
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Operate Moxy Tippers to transport materials safely across the site
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Conduct pre-start checks and report any equipment faults or maintenance needs
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Follow project plans to achieve accurate cut/fill depths, grades, and compaction
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Work closely with survey teams, dozer operators, and graders to meet specifications
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Adhere to strict site safety protocols, including speed limits and load management
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Assist with loading/unloading coordination between scrapers, excavators, and dump trucks
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Maintain clean and organized work areas, minimizing environmental impact
Essential skills and knowledge
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Mandatory RII Tickets:
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RIIMPO338E - Conduct scraper operations (or equivalent)
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RIIMPO337E - Conduct articulated haul truck operations (for Moxy)
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Minimum 3+ years experience operating scrapers and ADTs in mining or large civil projects
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Proven ability to work with GPS machine guidance systems (highly regarded)
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Coal Board medical or ability to obtain - mandatory
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HR Driver's Licence (preferred)
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Ability to work FIFO on a 2/1 roster in remote, physically demanding conditions
What we offer
- $67.75PH + Super + Bonus
- Salary sacrificing
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Corporate discounts
About Brunel:
Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.
Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.
Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.
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If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact c.down@brunel.net
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