Operator

Heidelberg Materials AG; Kilmore; On-site; AUD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform and PPE

Career development opportunities

Overtime available

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials Australia is seeking a self-motivated Quarry Operator for Kilmore East Quarry. This full-time role involves operating and maintaining a range of heavy equipment on a rotating roster with overtime and weekend work.

You will work with excavators, front-end loaders and dump trucks, perform general labouring tasks, and support a safe, efficient quarry environment in Kilmore East. Training and PPE are provided, with a pathway for career development.

Qualifications

• Experience in quarrying/mining operations is essential.
• Experience operating heavy machinery, including loaders and trucks.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Quarrying experience

CAT 990/992 loaders

Articulated dump truck

Rigid haul truck

Rock breaker

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.

Operate and Assist

In your new role with us, you will:

• Carry out the 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.
• Contribute to the safe and efficient operation of the quarry.

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.
• Previous experience in quarrying or mining.
• The ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team.

What We Offer

• $36.16 per hour, plus penalty rates and superannuation.
• Monday to Friday roster, generally 6:30am to 4:00pm.
• Overtime and weekend work available in line with operational 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 LGBTQIA+ community.