Plant Operator - Quarries

Boral; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring

Permanent role

Overtime allowances

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Boral operates a Wellcamp near Toowoomba quarry, seeking a Plant Operator to safely manage mobile and fixed plant. You will be accountable for operating dump haul trucks, loaders, and crushing equipment, with basic maintenance and housekeeping responsibilities.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork and continuous improvement, with mentoring and a permanent full-time position offered. Overtime and allowances apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in mobile plant operation; front-end loader desirable.
• HR truck licence 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 within a team with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate dump haul truck, front-end loader and other quarry mobile plant.
• Safely operate the crushing plant.
• Basic maintenance and plant housekeeping.
• Active participation in problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Participate in safety initiatives including pre-starts, toolbox talks and incident reporting.

Skills

Mobile plant operation

Front end loader

Crushing plant operation

Safety conscious

Teamwork

Self-motivated

HR licence (advantageous)

Job description

Your next opportunity

Boral has a permanent, full-time opportunity for a dedicated 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 Wellcamp near Toowoomba Quarry.

Your day will involve:

• Safe operation of Dump Haul truck, 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?

• Experience in mobile plant operation (Front End loader desirable but not essential)
• HR truck licence 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?

• 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.