Excavator Operator – Quarry & Materials Prep

GForce Recruitment; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

This role is with a family‑owned quarrying and construction materials supplier in regional Victoria. You will operate excavators and other heavy plant, load and stockpile materials, and perform daily safety checks as part of a small site team.

You should have experience with excavators or similar machinery, a strong safety mindset, a current driver’s licence, and a reliable, hardworking, team‑oriented approach. Quarry or earthmoving experience with tickets is highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Experience operating excavators or similar heavy machinery.
• Strong commitment to safety.
• Current driver’s licence is required.
• Reliable, hardworking and team‑oriented.
• Quarry, civil, construction or earthmoving experience with current tickets is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators and mobile plant safely and efficiently.
• Load, move, and stockpile materials.
• Complete daily pre-starts and basic equipment checks.
• Assist with general quarry and labouring duties.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Report hazards, faults and maintenance requirements.
• Support production targets while following safety procedures.
• Work collaboratively as part of a small site team.

Skills

Excavator operation

Safety-first

Driver's license

Team player

Earthmoving experience

Relevant tickets

Job description

This role is with a family‑owned quarrying and construction materials supplier in regional Victoria. You will operate excavators and other heavy plant, load and stockpile materials, and perform daily safety checks as part of a small site team.

You should have experience with excavators or similar machinery, a strong safety mindset, a current driver’s licence, and a reliable, hardworking, team‑oriented approach. Quarry or earthmoving experience with tickets is highly regarded.