Plant Operator - Quarries

Boral; Gympie Regional; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Mentoring and guidance

Overtime allowances

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Boral is seeking a permanent, full-time Plant Operator to join Moy Pocket Quarry on the Sunshine Coast. You will safely operate mobile and fixed quarry plant, including front end loader and crushing equipment, perform basic maintenance and keep a clean, organized work area, and actively participate in problem solving and safety initiatives.

Join a team that values safety, teamwork and quality. The role offers competitive hourly rates, overtime and allowances, with mentoring from industry leaders

Qualifications

• Experience in mobile plant operation in quarry environment preferred.
• Commitment to safety rules and quality standards.
• Ability to work in a team with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Operate front end loader and quarry mobile plant safely.
• Operate the crushing plant safely.
• Undertake basic maintenance and housekeeping of plant.
• Participate in problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to safety initiatives including pre-starts and incident reporting.

Skills

Front end loader operation

Crushing plant operation

Safety & quality conscious

Teamwork

Problem solving

Tools

Front end loader

Crushing plant

Maintenance

Job description

We are happy to present a permanent, full-time opportunity for a dedicated, multi skilled Plant Operator to become an integral part of our dynamic and dedicated team. You will undertake responsibility for ensuring the secure and proficient operation of our quarry's mobile and fixed plant equipment located at our Moy Pocket Quarry - Sunshine Coast QLD.

Your day will involve:

• Safe operation of front end loader and other quarry mobile plant as required
• Safe operation of the crushing plant
• Basic maintenance and plant housekeeping
• Active participation in problem solving and continuous improvement activities
• Participation in safety initiatives including pre-starts, toolboxes and incident reporting

What are we looking for?

• Multi skilled in mobile plant operation in particular Sales loader
• HR truck licence is advantageous but not essential
• Quarry experience highly regarded, but other fixed & mobile plant processing experience will be considered
• Self-motivated with a strong commitment to safety and quality
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team with minimal supervision
• Availability to work Monday to Saturday

What’s on offer?

• Ongoing mentoring and guidance from industry leaders and subject matter experts
• Employment stability – permanent role
• Competitive hourly rate + overtime + allowances
• Work for an Equal Opportunity Employer – At Boral, we understand that diversity brings many benefits, and we are increasingly encouraging greater diversity within our workplaces.

About Boral Quarries

Boral is Australia’s leading quarry operator, with 76 quarries, sand pits and gravel operations, supplying about 30 million tonnes of product annually. Our raw materials of stone, gravel and sand are used to build our homes, workplaces, public buildings, roads, and key infrastructure projects.

Our people provide solutions to help customers and stakeholders build a sustainable future in a changing world. Our values are what matters to us and guide our behaviours: Safety, Teamwork, Ambition, Accountability and Respect.

We’re proud of our legacy as a great Australian business and have a strong foundation to improve and continue fulfilling our purpose and what we do best - building something great.

Boral values and is committed to creating a diverse working environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All suitable applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or age.