Fixed Asphalt Plant & Loader Operator

Fowlers Asphalting; Traralgon; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gippsland Asphalt is seeking a mechanically minded Fixed Asphalt Plant & Loader Operator to join our team in Traralgon, Victoria. The role involves operating the asphalt plant, feeding materials, and coordinating logistics with haulage teams.

A willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment is essential. Ideal candidates will have plant operator experience in similar production settings, and hold or be willing to obtain Front-End Loader and Forklift licenses.

Qualifications

• Be mechanically minded with a strong commitment to safety and quality.
• Plant operator experience in production/manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to work shifts, including nights and weekends.
• Exposure to quality control or NATA lab testing is a plus.
• Experience in logistics, weighbridge operations or willing to learn.
• Front-End Loader and Forklift licenses are highly desired.
• Strong work ethic with good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Operate asphalt plant and manage production using computer-based system.
• Manage product and aggregate orders and daily truck logistics.
• Operate loader to feed materials and stockpile quarry material.
• Perform general site maintenance and equipment prep.
• Participate in plant shutdowns, mixer rebuilds, and screen changes.
• Report volumes and maintenance daily.
• Adapt to varied hours including night shifts and weekends.

Skills

Mechanically minded

Safety conscious

Teamwork

Communication

Computer literacy

Tools

Front-End Loader license

Forklift license

Job description

Gippsland Asphalt currently have an opportunity for a mechanically mindedFixed Asphalt Plant & Loader Operator to join our team, based in Traralgon, Victoria. Ideally, you will have experience within a similar role or exposure to a high paced manufacturing environment, however this position would also suit someone looking to break into the asphalt production industry with a strong willingness to learn and grow. A great opportunity for training and career development within this role.

Role:

Operation of Asphalt Plant, managing production of asphalt using computer based operating system

Managing product and aggregate orders, daily logistics of asphalt delivery trucks.

Loader operations, keeping up a continuous feed of materials and aggregates to the plant, heaping up quarry material in storage bunkers

General site maintenance, including greasing plant and loader, cleaning material under feeder bins and around plant, tensioning screens etc.

Be actively involved in plant shutdown works, mixer rebuilds, screen changes, duct replacement.

Daily reporting of volumes and any maintenance.

Varied hours, depending on volume or haulage distance from planned works you may be required to start early, finish late, periods of night shift and weekend work

Experience:

Be mechanically minded, and self motivated with a strong commitment to safety and quality. Hold a strong interest in the Asphalt, manufacturing or quarry industry.

Plant operator experience in a similar production or manufacturing environment - time spent in asphalt production, concrete or quarrying.

Previous experience maintaining plant machinery with a strong mechanical aptitude will be highly regarded

Have a willingness to work shift work and ability to work outside normal business hours, in particular night-shift and weekends.

Exposure to quality control/previous experience in a NATA laboratory, testing of asphalt, raw materials/ aggregates is an advantage

Experience in logistics, administration and / or weighbridge operations (or willingness to learn)

Hold current licenses for a Front-End Loader and Forklift is highly desired.

Be outcome focused and have a strong work ethic

Basic to moderate computer skills desired

Proficient communication and team work skills