Batch Plant Operator - Asphalt

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, a leader in the Road Construction and Maintenance Industry, continues to expand its operations throughout Australia and New Zealand as a company which is now supported locally by over 700 employees, across 15 work sites in 5 states. Colas is a subsidiary of the Bouygues Group which includes over 200,000 staff worldwide.

The Role

We areseeking an experienced Batch Plant Operator to join our team & assist with the day-to-day activities within our Asphalt production facility, based in Caloundra.

Shifts will rotate and you will be required to work both day and night shift plus some weekends and overtime as needed.

Key responsibilities include:

• Monitoring and controlling batch plant operations
• Operate loader to move aggregates and other raw materials
• Ordering and scheduling raw material deliveries
• Identifying & scoping maintenance requirements
• Obtaining quotations from suitably qualified suppliers to undertake maintenance works
• Scheduling and completing Plant maintenance
• Ensure all safety rules stipulated in relevant legislation and regulations including Colas requirements and site‑specific instructions are observed
• Complete workplace inspections as required

The successful candidate will hold:

• Valid Driver's Licence
• White Card

Essential attributes:

• Demonstrated ability in all facets of asphalt manufacturing
• Able to work as an effective operator and part of a team
• Able to work efficiently and to deadlines including overtime when required
• Able to accurately complete all paperwork

Desired attributes:

• Previous experience in Asphalt, Manufacturing, Civil Road Construction or Bitumen industry or equivalent
• Understanding of WHS&E Legislation, Dangerous Goods Legislation, and safety requirements for Asphalt
• Knowledge of the use of bitumen and bitumen specialty products
• HR truck licence

At COLAS Australia our people are vital to our success. Our employees make us different and set us apart from our competitors. Our goal is to attract, retain and develop visionary, talented, and passionate individuals. Our people are central to everything we do.

The successful applicant will be rewarded with:

• A competitive hourly rate + allowances
• Corporate fitness program + discounts on healthy foods, supplements, active wear, self-care products & MORE!
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Life insurance & health care benefits
• Employee recognition & assistance programs

Colas Australia Group does not accept any unsolicited resume referrals from Recruitment Agencies. Colas Australia Group will not pay any placement fees relating to unsolicited resume referrals.

Colas Australia are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander & people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply

Successful applicants will be contacted via phone.