Plant Operator - Quarries

Boral; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring

Permanent role

Overtime allowances

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Boral is seeking a permanent, full-time Plant Operator for our Roseneath near Townsville quarry. You will operate the mobile and fixed plant to ensure safe, efficient production, including the Dump Haul truck, Front-end loader, and the crushing plant.

The role also covers basic maintenance, housekeeping, and active participation in safety and continuous improvement activities. We offer ongoing mentoring, permanent stability, a competitive hourly rate with overtime and allowances, and a diverse

Qualifications

• Experience in mobile plant operation.
• 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.
• Ability to work effectively in 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, toolbox talks and incident reporting.

Skills

Mobile plant operation

Front End Loader

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Maintenance basics

Pre-start checks

Toolbox talks

HR licence

Quarry experience

Job description

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 Roseneath near Townsville 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 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.