Quarry Operator

Graymont Limited; Tamworth; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Graymont Limited is seeking a full-time Quarry Operator at the Attunga Limestone Plant, 15 minutes north of Tamworth. You will operate fixed and mobile plant, contribute to quality assurance and assist with basic maintenance and housekeeping.

The role requires a team player with experience in mining/quarrying equipment, computer literacy, and flexibility to work various shifts. A pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol testing applies.

Qualifications

• Experience operating fixed and mobile plant in mining/quarrying.
• Ability to perform basic maintenance and housekeeping.
• Willingness to work early mornings, days, evenings and weekends.
• Must have right to live and work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Operate fixed plant such as crushing and screening.
• Operate mobile plant for Load and haul, mobile crushing and rehabilitation.
• Complete basic maintenance and housekeeping.
• Collect samples for quality assurance.
• Conduct manual handling and housekeeping activities.

Job description

Graymont is a global leader in lime and limestone solutions. Lime is a versatile industrial chemical that is key to vital industrial processes and applications and is an essential element for addressing a multitude of complex environmental challenges.

We are currently recruiting for a full-time permanent Quarry Operator for our Attunga Limestone Plant, located 15 minutes’ drive north of Tamworth. Reporting to the Mine Superintendent you will be involved in a wide range of activities around the extraction and production of quality lime

This position will require you to:

• Operate fixed plant such as crushing and screening.
• Operate mobile plant for the purposes of Load and haul, mobile crushing and rehabilitation.
• Complete basic maintenance and housekeeping.
• Collect samples for quality assurance.
• Conduct manual handling and housekeeping activities

The successful candidate will:

• be a flexible team player who likes to self-sufficiently deliver high performance, enjoys teamwork and has a willingness to learn and positively apply their skills.
• have experience operating front end loaders, dump trucks, excavators, crushers, mills, forklifts, water carts, preferably in mining/quarrying roles.
• be computer literate.
• be flexible to work early mornings, days, evenings and weekends as required.
• agree to undergo a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol test.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to be considered for this role.

Our Workplace

Graymont derives its competitive edge in large part from more than 1,600 employees who bring their diverse skills and energy to work every day at offices and plant sites across North America and Asia-Pacific. In return, we provide competitive wages and benefits, a safe and healthy work environment where you and your team can perform without injury, and opportunities to grow and develop the skills and experience to realise your full potential.