Crushing & Screening Operator

HME Earthmoving; Gracemere; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above‑award wages

Ongoing work with a growing business

Industry‑leading Finlay/McCloskey gear

Supportive team environment

Growth opportunities with supervisory/

Job summary

HME Earthmoving is seeking an experienced Crushing & Screening Operator for our Rockhampton region operations in Queensland. The role requires hands-on experience with Finlay and McCloskey equipment, and familiarity with CAT 980/982 loaders and excavators.

Local applicants from Rockhampton and surrounding areas are strongly preferred. You will operate, set up and monitor crushing and screening plants, coordinate mobile plant use across site and help maintain safety, efficiency and production

Qualifications

• Experience operating crushing and screening equipment.
• Experience with Finlay and/or McCloskey machinery.
• Multi-skilled plant operator including CAT 980/982 loaders.
• Proven experience operating CAT and/or Hitachi excavators.
• Strong understanding of safety procedures and site rules.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor Finlay and McCloskey crushing and screening plants.
• Operate a range of mobile plant and machinery across site operations.
• Set up, adjust and oversee equipment to meet production targets.
• Monitor material flow, product quality and plant performance.
• Conduct pre-start inspections and routine equipment checks.
• Identify and report mechanical issues and maintenance needs.
• Work collaboratively with team members to achieve daily production targets.

Skills

Crushing and screening operations

Finlay/McCloskey machinery

CAT 980/982 wheel loaders

CAT/Hitachi excavators

Safety-conscious

Job description

Established in 2005, HME Earthmoving has built a strong reputation for providing superior equipment and services to the mining, quarrying and construction industries.

We are currently seeking an experienced, reliable and motivated Crushing & Screening Operator to join our growing team.

HME operates Finlay and McCloskey crushing and screening equipment and is looking for someone with extensive hands‑on industry experience who takes pride in their work, has a strong work ethic and understands the importance of maintaining safe, efficient and productive site operations.

We are looking for a multi‑skilled operator with experience across crushing and screening operations and mobile plant. Previous supervisory or team leadership experience will be highly regarded.

Established in 2005, HME Earthmoving has built a strong reputation for providing superior equipment and services to the mining, quarrying and construction industries.

We are currently seeking an experienced, reliable and motivated Crushing & Screening Operator to join our growing team.

HME operates Finlay and McCloskey crushing and screening equipment and is looking for someone with extensive hands‑on industry experience who takes pride in their work, has a strong work ethic and understands the importance of maintaining safe, efficient and productive site operations.

We are looking for a multi‑skilled operator with experience across crushing and screening operations and mobile plant. Previous supervisory or team leadership experience will be highly regarded.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your responsibilities will include:

• Operating and monitoring Finlay and McCloskey crushing and screening plants.

• Operating a range of mobile plant and machinery across site operations.

• Operating CAT 980/982 wheel loaders and CAT and/or Hitachi excavators.

• Setting up, adjusting and overseeing equipment to achieve production requirements.

• Monitoring material flow, product quality and overall plant performance.

• Conducting pre‑start inspections and routine equipment checks.

• Identifying mechanical issues, troubleshooting faults and reporting maintenance requirements.

• Carrying out general plant maintenance and housekeeping as required.

• Ensuring all work is completed in accordance with workplace health and safety requirements.

• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment.

• Working collaboratively with other operators, labourers and site personnel to achieve daily production targets.

• Managing workflow and coordinating other team members where required.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

The successful applicant will ideally have:

• Demonstrated experience operating crushing and screening equipment.

• Experience with Finlay and/or McCloskey machinery (highly regarded).

• Multi-skilled plant operation experience, including CAT 980/982 wheel loaders.

• Proven experience operating CAT and/or Hitachi excavators.

• A sound understanding of crushing and screening processes and production requirements.

• The ability to identify operational issues and troubleshoot equipment.

• A strong understanding of workplace health and safety procedures.

• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• A proactive attitude with good communication and problem-solving skills.

• Reliability, punctuality and a willingness to get in and get the job done.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE HIGHLY REGARDED:

• Previous supervisory or leading-hand experience.

• Experience overseeing a crushing and screening crew.

• Ability to coordinate daily operations, delegate tasks and maintain production targets.

• Light truck operation experience.

• Skid steer operation experience.

• Relevant machinery tickets, licences and qualifications.

Local applicants from the Rockhampton and surrounding regions are strongly preferred.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Above-award wages, negotiable based on experience, skills and ability.

• Opportunity for ongoing work with an established and growing earthmoving business.

• Experience working with industry-leading Finlay and McCloskey equipment.

• A supportive team environment.

• Opportunity to take on additional responsibility for applicants with supervisory experience.

• A role where your experience and contribution to the business is valued.