Quarry Operator (Day Shift & Afternoon Shift)

Aurora Construction Materials; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Construction Materials is seeking a Quarry Operator to manage daily productivity of our crushing and screening facilities across day and afternoon shifts in Victoria, Australia.

You will lead safe operations, operate fixed and mobile plant (quarry crusher, FEL, Excavator up to 50T) and contribute to continuous improvement while ensuring high standards of safety and efficiency on site.

Qualifications

• Safe operation is second nature to you and you are experienced in quarry operations with deep knowledge of fixed and mobile plant operation.
• Experience in a similar role is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Promoting a healthy and safe work environment.
• Operating fixed (quarry crushing plant) and mobile equipment (FEL, Excavator, Water Truck).
• Supporting the Quarry Manager, Site Coordinator and Team Leader to safely and effectively coordinate the site's operations.
• Manual cleaning and clearing of rock/dirt material as required.

Skills

Mechanical mindset

FEL operator

Excavator 50T

Leadership

Safety focus

Tools

Fixed plant operation

Mobile plant operation

Job description

Quarry Operator (Day Shift & Afternoon Shift)

Innovating since 2007, Aurora Construction Materials is one of Victoria’s leading producers of recycled and upcycled aggregate, crushed rock and low-carbon concrete.

An opportunity exists for highly motivated individuals with a hands‑on approach to become an integral part of our quarry team. This position is responsible for the daily productivity of our crushing and screening facilities.

The role will cover shifts across both day and afternoons.

What you’ll be doing

Variety is the name of the game here, and no two days will be the same. You’re a mechanically minded trouble‑shooter and problem‑solver. You’re a gun crushing and screening operator, in a fixed or mobile setting. You’re an expert operator on front end loaders (medium‑large, face loading and stockpiling applications) and excavator (up to 50T). Primarily you’re a leader, ensuring our people and our processes are optimised on a daily basis for maximum performance. You’ll draw on your experience to identify areas for improvement, and create actions to realise continuous improvement. Above all, you’ll maintain the highest standards of safety at all times.

Key Responsibilities:

Promoting a healthy and safe work environment.

Operating fixed (quarry crushing plant) and mobile equipment (FEL, Excavator, Water Truck)

Supporting the Quarry Manager, Site Coordinator and Team Leader to safely and effectively coordinate the sites operations

Manual cleaning and clearing of rock/dirt material as required

Who you are

If you are excited by redefining construction materials, we want to hear from you. Safe operation is second nature to you. You are experienced in quarry operations, with deep knowledge of fixed plant and mobile plant operation. You are available for work Monday to Friday with Saturday work also available.

Experience in a similar role is desirable.

Why Aurora?

Join our sustainable, high-performance environment. You’ll be given the autonomy to make effective change and stamp your influence. To help you flourish, we’ll give you the support you need to bring your vision to fruition. We are an equal opportunity employer; we value our people, promoting and encouraging a healthy work-life balance.