Plant Operator - Quarries

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

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring by industry leaders

Permanent role

Competitive hourly rate + overtime + 1

Job summary

Boral Limited in Wellcamp near Toowoomba is seeking a Plant Operator for a permanent full-time role operating quarry mobile and fixed plant equipment. You will ensure safe operation of dump trucks, loaders, and the crushing plant, with emphasis on quality and housekeeping.

You will contribute to continuous improvement, participate in safety initiatives, and work as part of a team with supervision as needed. Ongoing mentoring and a stable, permanent position are offered by the employer.

Qualifications

• Experience in mobile plant operation; Front End loader desirable but not essential
• 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 effectively within a team with minimal supervision
• Availability to work Monday to Saturday

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Mobile plant operation

Front-end loader operation

Safety compliance

Tools

Dump truck operation

Crushing plant operation

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.

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