Loader & Heavy Equipment Operator – Training & Upskilling

North West Queensland

Mount Isa City

Hybrid

AUD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities
Mentoring programs
Discounts on health insurance funds
Parental leave program

Job summary

Aurizon's Mt Isa team seeks a skilled heavy equipment operator for full-time, permanent work focused on forklift and loader operations, with opportunities to operate heavy vehicles when required. A current HC licence is preferred, and reach stacker training will be provided for the right candidate.

Loader experience, strong communication, and a solid safety mindset are essential, with pre-starts, defect reporting and paperwork part of daily tasks. Training and development are available.

Qualifications

  • Loader operating experience and confidence working around mobile plant and heavy equipment.
  • A current HC licence and heavy vehicle experience are preferred, with the ability to operate heavy vehicles when required.
  • Reach stacker experience is highly regarded but not essential; training and upskilling offered.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills with ability to complete paperwork such as pre-starts, defect reports and other reports.
  • Strong work ethic, reliability and punctuality.
  • Pass pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol test.
  • Supply full driving history.
  • Sound knowledge of fatigue management and work diary requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Safely operate loaders as the primary function of the role, supporting site operations across the Mount Isa area.
  • Operate heavy vehicles, including HC combinations with tipping skel trailers, when required.
  • Support loading and unloading of containerised product, with upskilling provided for reach stacker operations.
  • Complete all tasks safely and in line with Aurizon's policies, procedures and operational requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, fatigue, heavy vehicle operating guidelines, loading requirements, axle weights and permits.
  • Provide exceptional customer service and maintain a high degree of professionalism.
  • Report risks and hazards in the working environment.
  • Ongoing training and development available.

Skills

Loader operation
Heavy vehicle operation
Safety compliance
Communication skills
Documentation

Education

HC licence
Reach stacker training

Job description

Aurizon's Mt Isa team seeks a skilled heavy equipment operator for full-time, permanent work focused on forklift and loader operations, with opportunities to operate heavy vehicles when required. A current HC licence is preferred, and reach stacker training will be provided for the right candidate.

Loader experience, strong communication, and a solid safety mindset are essential, with pre-starts, defect reporting and paperwork part of daily tasks. Training and development are available.

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