Operator

Heidelberg Materials; Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform and PPE

Career development opportunities

Overtime and weekend work

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials Australia seeks a self-motivated Quarry Operator for the Kilmore East Quarry. You will operate and maintain vehicles, plant and equipment, including excavators, front-end loaders and dump trucks.

This full-time role runs Monday to Friday, 6:00am–2:00pm, with rostered Saturday half-day shifts and overtime as needed. You will join a growing, global brand and work in a safety‑driven team environment.

Qualifications

• Solid interpersonal and communication skills.
• Total commitment to risk management and workplace health and safety.
• Ability to work within Heidelberg Materials' values and philosophies.
• Experience in quarrying or mining; heavy machinery experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day operation and maintenance of vehicles, plant and equipment.
• Operate heavy machinery including excavators, front-end loaders, and dump trucks.
• Perform general labouring tasks such as cleaning, hosing and shovelling.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Safety focus

Team player

CAT 990/992 loader experience

Rock breaker experience

Tools

Heavy machinery operation

Job description

Heidelberg Materials Australia is one of the country's leading suppliers of heavy building materials to the construction industry. We produce aggregates, including crushed rock, sand, gravel, and road base from a number of locations across Australia.

We are currently seeking a self-motivated and enthusiastic Quarry Operator to join the team at our Kilmore East Quarry.

This is a full-time position with overtime and weekend work according to business needs.

In your new role with us, you will:

• Carry out day-to-day operation and maintenance of various vehicles, plant, and equipment.
• Operate heavy machinery, including excavators, front-end loaders, and dump trucks.
• Perform general labouring activities, including cleaning, hosing, and shovelling.

This role is a great fit for you if you have:

• Solid interpersonal and communication skills.
• A total commitment to risk management and workplace health and safety.
• A positive work ethic and the ability to work within Heidelberg Materials' values and philosophies.
• Experience operating CAT 990/992 loaders (advantageous).
• Articulated dump truck and rigid haul truck experience (preferred).
• Rock breaker experience (favourable).
• Heavy machinery tickets are not required; however, relevant operating experience is essential.
• Experience in quarrying or mining.
• The ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team.

What we offer:

• Hourly base rate from $34.53, depending on experience, plus penalty rates and superannuation.
• Monday to Friday, with average hours of 6:00am to 2:00pm.
• Rostered half-day Saturday shifts every second week, depending on workload and production requirements.
• The opportunity to be part of a highly recognised global brand and growing organisation.
• Company-provided uniform and PPE.
• Ongoing career development and training opportunities.

Heidelberg Materials Australia is an equal opportunity employer, and we employ people from all walks of life. We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community. As long as you have full Australian work rights and can turn up every day fit for work, we'd love to hear from you.