Asphalt Batch Plant Operator – Day/Night Shifts

COLAS Australia; Caloundra; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Allowances

Corporate fitness program

Paid Parental Leave

Life insurance

Health care benefits

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

COLAS Australia is seeking an experienced Batch Plant Operator to join the Caloundra asphalt production facility. You will work across day and night shifts, with weekends and overtime as needed to support production goals.

Key duties include monitoring batch plant operations, loading materials, scheduling deliveries, and coordinating maintenance. Applicants should have a White Card and a valid Driver’s Licence, with a proven background in asphalt manufacturing and a strong teamwork ethic.

Qualifications

• Proven ability in asphalt manufacturing and batch plant processes.
• Experience operating loading equipment and moving aggregates.
• Strong teamwork and communication to coordinate with maintenance and production teams.
• Accurate completion of production and maintenance paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control batch plant operations.
• Operate loader to move aggregates and raw materials.
• Order and schedule raw material deliveries.
• Identify and scope maintenance requirements and obtain supplier quotations.
• Schedule and complete plant maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with safety rules and site instructions.
• Perform workplace inspections as required.

Skills

Batch plant operations

Loader operation

Teamwork

Paperwork accuracy

Education

White Card

Valid Driver's Licence

Job description

COLAS Australia is seeking an experienced Batch Plant Operator to join the Caloundra asphalt production facility. You will work across day and night shifts, with weekends and overtime as needed to support production goals.

Key duties include monitoring batch plant operations, loading materials, scheduling deliveries, and coordinating maintenance. Applicants should have a White Card and a valid Driver’s Licence, with a proven background in asphalt manufacturing and a strong teamwork ethic.