Quarry Operator

Heidelberg Materials Group; Bacchus Marsh; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company PPE provided

Overtime opportunities

Career development

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials Australia is seeking a self-motivated Quarry Operator for Bacchus Marsh Quarry in VIC. The role covers day-to-day operation and light maintenance of plant and equipment, with heavy equipment experience and a focus on OH&S.

This is a full-time position with overtime and weekend work as required. You will join a team in a safety‑driven environment, carrying out general labouring tasks and contributing to the operation of wash plant and quarry processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in quarrying, mining, or similar industry.
• RII tickets and ability to work unsupervised.
• Strong commitment to risk management and OH&S.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day operation and light maintenance of plant and equipment.
• Operate heavy equipment, including front-end loaders, dump trucks, and water trucks.
• Grader experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Experience with wash plant and slimes processing is advantageous but not essential.
• Perform general labouring activities, including cleaning, hosing, and shovelling.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

OH&S

Work ethic

RII tickets

Quarrying experience

Teamwork

Job description

Quarry Operator role at Bacchus Marsh Quarry involving equipment operation, plant maintenance, and general site duties in a safe and team-focused environment.

Operate and Assist Heidelberg Materials Australia is one of the country's leading suppliers of heavy building materials to the construction industry. We produce aggregates, including crushed rock, sand, gravel, and road base from a number of locations across Australia. We are currently seeking a self‑motivated and enthusiastic Quarry Operator to join the team at our Bacchus Marsh Quarry in VIC. This is a full‑time position with overtime and weekend work according to business needs.

In your new role with us, you will:

• Carry out day‑to‑day operation and light maintenance of plant and equipment
• Operate heavy equipment, including front‑end loaders, dump trucks, and water trucks
• Grader experience is advantageous but not essential
• Experience with wash plant and slimes processing is advantageous but not essential
• Perform general labouring activities, including cleaning, hosing, and shovelling

This role is a great fit for you if you have:

• Solid interpersonal and communication skills
• A strong commitment to risk management and OH&S
• A positive work ethic and the ability to work within Heidelberg Materials' values and philosophies
• RII tickets
• Experience in quarrying, mining, or a similar industry
• The ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team

What we offer:

• Hourly base rate from $34.01, dependent on experience, plus penalty rates and superannuation
• Monday to Friday, average hours 6:00am to 4:00pm
• Half‑day Saturday shifts according to business requirements (approximately two per month, depending on workload)
• The opportunity to be part of a globally recognised brand and growing organisation
• Company‑provided uniform and PPE
• Ongoing career development and training opportunities

Heidelberg Materials Australia is an equal opportunity employer, and we employ people from all walks of life. We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

As long as you have full Australian work rights and can turn up every day fit for work, we'd love to hear from you.

Shaping the future, building successes Heidelberg Materials – your springboard into the future of the construction materials industry. As a globally leading company in the construction sector, we manufacture one of the most widely used products, paving the way not only toward more sustainable production but also toward your personal success story. Our bold and innovative approach focuses on massive CO₂ reduction, efficient recycling technologies, and digital solutions – setting new standards for the industry. In our globally connected and locally rooted community, your ideas have the power to shape a better tomorrow for people. With us, you’re not just shaping the industry’s future; you’re shaping your own.

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready‑mixed concrete. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.