Plant Operator - Quarries

Boral; Seaham; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Permanent role

Overtime allowances

Equal opportunity employer

Work180 endorsement

Job summary

We are hiring a skilled Plant Operator at Boral Seaham Quarry to safely operate mobile and fixed plant equipment and help drive our operations forward, including Haul Truck, Excavator, and Front-End Loader. Your day will include operating the crushing plant with precision and maintaining plant cleanliness.

Join a team committed to safety and quality, with comprehensive training and a permanent role. You will participate in pre-start checks, toolbox talks, and incident reporting while

Qualifications

• Experience with mobile plant operation is essential.
• HR truck licence is advantageous but not required.
• Quarry experience is valued but not necessary.
• Self-motivated with a strong commitment to safety and quality.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team with minimal supervision.
• Available to work Monday to Saturday.

Responsibilities

• Operate quarry mobile plant and equipment (Haul Truck, Excavator, and/or Front-End Loader) safely and efficiently.
• Manage the operation of the crushing plant with precision.
• Perform basic maintenance and maintain plant cleanliness.
• Engage in problem-solving and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
• Participate in safety initiatives, including pre-start checks, toolbox talks, and incident reporting.

Skills

Mobile plant operation

Safety mindset

Team collaboration

Mon-Sat availability

Job description

We're hiring a skilled Plant Operator to ensure the safe and efficient operation of mobile and fixed plant equipment at our Seaham Quarry. Become an essential part of our dedicated team and help drive our operations forward.

Your day will involve:

• Operate quarry mobile plant and equipment (Haul Truck, Excavator, and/or Front-End Loader) safely and efficiently.
• Manage the operation of the crushing plant with precision.
• Perform basic maintenance and maintain plant cleanliness.
• Engage in problem-solving and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
• Participate in safety initiatives, including pre-start checks, toolbox talks, and incident reporting.

What are we looking for?

• Experience with mobile plant operation is essential (Sales Loader experience is a bonus).
• HR truck licence is advantageous but not required.
• Quarry experience is valued but not necessary.
• Self-motivated with a strong commitment to safety and quality.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team with minimal supervision.
• Available to work Monday to Saturday.

What’s on offer?

• Access to comprehensive training and career development opportunities.
• Enjoy the stability of a permanent role.
• Competitive hourly rate plus overtime and allowances.
• Proudly an equal opportunity employer.
• Endorsed by Work180 for gender equality.

About Boral Quarries

Boral is Australia's leading quarry operator, with 76quarries, 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 foremployment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or age.