Plant Operator - Quarries

Boral; Marulan; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex@Boral

Mentoring from industry leaders

Permanent role

Competitive pay + overtime

Job summary

Boral Quarries is seeking a permanent Plant Operator for the Peppertree Quarry in Marulan. The role involves safe operation of mobile and fixed plant, basic maintenance, and active participation in safety and continuous improvement initiatives.

The position requires rostered day and night shifts, with four days on and four days off, including weekends and public holidays. Candidates should have experience with mobile plant operation; HME licences are a plus but not essential, and quarry

Qualifications

• Experience in mobile plant operation.
• HME licences are advantageous but not essential.
• Quarry experience highly regarded but not essential.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Safe operation of dump truck, front-end loader, 360 excavator 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

Skills

Mobile plant operation

Team safety focus

Shift work availability

Tools

Licences (HME)

Job description

We are thrilled to present a permanent, full-time opportunity for a dedicated Plant Operator to become an integral part of our dynamic and dedicated team. As the latest addition to our workforce, you will undertake responsibility for ensuring the secure and proficient operation of our quarry's mobile and fixed plant equipment located at Peppertree Quarry, Marulan site.

Please note that this role will be a day and night rotation shift pattern.

Day shift hours start at 8:00am till 8:00pm consecutively for 4 weeks. You will work 4 days on with 4 days off.
Nighttime shift hours start at 7:00pm till 7:00am consecutively for 4 weeks. You will have 4 nights on and 4 nights off.

Within this role you will be expected to work weekends and public holidays as per your roster.

Your day will involve:

• Safe operation of dump truck, front-end loader, 360 excavator 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?

• Experience in mobile plant operation
• HME licences is advantageous but not essential
• Quarry experience highly regarded, but not essential
• 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?

• Flex@Boral – enjoy flexibility in how you work
• 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.?