Heavy Machinery Operator – Entry Level

Rexco People; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Rexco People is seeking candidates with experience operating front-end loaders, skid steer loaders (Bobcats) or excavators to join a busy recycling yard in Portsmith. You will initially complete general yard duties while learning the site, materials, safety procedures and daily operations.

The role offers a Monday-to-Friday roster with regular overtime and an opportunity to develop experience across different heavy machinery, with training across excavators, front-end loaders, material handlers

Qualifications

• A current ticket for at least one of the following: front-end loader, skid steer loader (Bobcat) or excavator.
• Previous experience operating at least one of these machines.
• Comfortable working outdoors in a busy recycling yard.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Completing general yard duties and material handling.
• Sorting and grading recyclable metals.
• Loading and unloading trucks, skip bins and trailers.
• Operating a counterbalance forklift.
• Operating front-end loaders, skid stew loaders or excavators.
• Assisting with dismantling and preparing materials for recycling.
• Providing good customer service to customers entering the site.
• Learning site procedures and safe machinery operations.
• Keeping the yard clean, safe and organised.
• Following all WHS policies and procedures.

Skills

Mechanical minded

Outdoor work

Safety conscious

Team player

Tools

Front-end loader

Skid steer loader (Bobcat)

Excavator

Counterbalance forklift

Job description

This is an opportunity for candidates with experience operating front-end loaders, skid steer loaders (Bobcats) or excavators to join a busy recycling yard in Portsmith. You will initially complete general yard duties while learning the site, materials, safety procedures and daily operations.

Key responsibilities

• Completing general yard duties and material handling
• Sorting and grading recyclable metals
• Loading and unloading trucks, skip bins and trailers
• Operating a counterbalance forklift
• Operating front-end loaders, skid stew loaders or excavators
• Assisting with dismantling and preparing materials for recycling
• Providing good customer service to customers entering the site
• Learning site procedures and safe machinery operations
• Keeping the yard clean, safe and organised
• Following all WHS policies and procedures

About you

• A current ticket for at least one of the following: front-end loader, skid steer loader (Bobcat) or excavator
• Previous experience operating at least one of these machines
• Mechanically minded with a willingness to learn other machinery
• Comfortable working outdoors in a busy recycling yard
• Strong commitment to workplace safety
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking
• Positive attitude and ability to work as part of a team

$43.64 per hour

Monday-to-Friday roster

Regular overtime hours and paid accordingly

Opportunity to develop experience across different heavy machinery

Training across excavators, front-end loaders, material handlers and dozers

Long-term career opportunity for the right candidates