Hands-On Sand Quarry Operator

Heidelberg Materials Group; Rockhampton Regional; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Sacrifice

Learning and Development

Paid Parental and Grandparent Leave

Discounted Concrete & Quarry Products

Novated Leasing

Health and Well-being

Car Hire Discounts

Electronics: JB HiFi discounts

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a reliable, hands-on operator to join the Pink Lily and Fitzroy Sands quarries in Rockhampton. The role is full-time with overtime, based locally and requires you to work independently and as part of a quarry team, operating sand dredgers, loaders, washing plants, excavators and related gear.

The ideal candidate will hold a Front End Loader and Excavator ticket, with dredge operations experience and a strong safety mindset.

Qualifications

• Front End Loader ticket is required.
• Excavator ticket is required.
• Dredge operations experience and ability to monitor efficiencies to meet daily targets.
• Solid safety mindset with hazard spotting and risk awareness.
• Good communication skills and willingness to speak up in site meetings.

Responsibilities

• Operate sand dredgers, front end loaders, and excavation equipment.
• Run fixed and mobile sand washing and screening plants; support general quarry operations.
• Assist with pre-start checks, fault finding, and basic maintenance of plant.

Skills

Front End Loader

Excavator

Dredge operations

Safety mindset

Communication

Forklift ticket

HR truck licence (desirable)

Job description

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a reliable, hands-on operator to join the Pink Lily and Fitzroy Sands quarries in Rockhampton. The role is full-time with overtime, based locally and requires you to work independently and as part of a quarry team, operating sand dredgers, loaders, washing plants, excavators and related gear.

The ideal candidate will hold a Front End Loader and Excavator ticket, with dredge operations experience and a strong safety mindset.