Plant Operator - Quarries

Boral Limited; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring from industry leaders

Permanent role

Overtime & allowances

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Boral Limited is seeking a Plant Operator for our Roseneath near Townsville Quarry in Queensland. You will ensure safe operation of quarry mobile and fixed plant equipment and perform basic maintenance while adhering to safety standards.

The role requires teamwork, a strong safety ethic, and availability to work Monday to Saturday. A permanent, full-time position with mentoring and competitive pay accompanies overtime and allowances.

Qualifications

• Experience operating mobile quarry plants.
• Front-end loader operation desirable but not essential.
• HR truck licence is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality.
• Ability to work effectively in a team with minimal supervision.
• Availability to work Monday to Saturday.

Responsibilities

• Operate dump haul truck, front-end loader and other mobile plant safely.
• Operate the crushing plant safely.
• Perform basic maintenance and plant housekeeping.
• Participate in problem solving and continuous improvement activities.
• Contribute to safety initiatives including pre-starts, toolbox talks and incident reporting.

Skills

Mobile plant operation

Front-end loader operation

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Availability Monday-Saturday

HR truck 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 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 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.

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.

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