Asphalt Plant Trainee Batcher & Loader Operator

AustCorp Executive; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp-to-perm

Full-time hours

On-the-job training

Batching plant ops

Road construction skills

Supportive team

Job summary

AUSTCORP invites applications for a Trainee Batcher & Loader Operator to join our asphalt plant team in Queensland. This temp-to-perm role offers hands-on training and a clear pathway to permanent employment for someone with loader experience and a strong work ethic.

You will learn day-to-day batching plant operations, operate a front-end loader, manage materials, and uphold safety standards. We value reliability and a positive attitude, and provide on-the-job development with a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Front-end loader experience with RII ticket is preferred.
• Willing to learn asphalt plant and batching operations.
• Mechanically minded and practical with equipment.
• Reliable, punctual and a team player.
• Strong awareness of workplace health and safety.
• Experience in asphalt, quarrying or concrete batching is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Learn to operate and assist with day-to-day asphalt batching plant operations.
• Operate a front-end loader to feed aggregates and materials into the plant.
• Load and move materials around the yard safely and efficiently.
• Assist with batching, production and material management.
• Monitor stockpiles and keep the plant and work areas tidy.
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures.
• Work with experienced operators to develop your skills.

Skills

Loader experience

Mechanically minded

Safety aware

Punctual

Team player

Education

RII Loader Ticket

Job description

Asphalt Plant Trainee Batcher & Loader Operator

AUSTCORP is seeking a Trainee Batcher & Loader Operator who is keen to learn the ropes, develop new skills and build a long-term career in road construction. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with loader experience, a strong work ethic and the right attitude to grow into a skilled asphalt plant operator.

You don’t need to know everything on day one — we’re looking for someone who is willing to learn, takes pride in their work and wants to be part of a solid team. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity for the right person, with the potential to secure ongoing, permanent employment.

What’s on offer?

• Temp-to-perm opportunity with the potential for permanent employment
• Full-time hours with an established asphalt plant team
• On-the-job training and development
• Opportunity to learn asphalt batching and plant operations
• Build valuable skills in the road construction industry
• Work with a supportive team that values reliability and a can-do attitude

What will you be doing?

• Learning to operate and assist with the day-to-day running of an asphalt batching plant
• Operating a front-end loader to feed aggregates and materials into the plant
• Loading and moving materials around the yard safely and efficiently
• Assisting with batching, production and material management
• Monitoring stockpiles and keeping the plant and work areas tidy
• Following workplace health and safety procedures
• Working alongside experienced operators to develop your skills

What are we looking for?

• Previous front-end loader experience is highly regarded with RII ticket
• A genuine interest in learning asphalt plant and batching operations
• Mechanically minded, practical and confident using equipment
• Reliable, punctual and willing to get stuck into the job
• Strong awareness of workplace health and safety
• Ability to follow instructions and work well within a team
• A positive attitude and commitment to ongoing employment

Experience in asphalt, quarrying, concrete batching or other industrial production environments will be highly regarded, but the right attitude and willingness to learn are just as important!