Quarry Operator | East Guyong

Heidelberg Materials; Millthorpe; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Uniform

Be part of a global brand

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials Australia is seeking a Quarry Operator for East Guyong Quarry, located between Orange and Bathurst on the Mitchell Highway, NSW. This permanent full-time role runs Monday to Friday, with ample overtime and potential Saturday work, offering a stable career in hard rock operations.

You will operate Dump Trucks, Front End Loaders and Excavators, run crushing and screening plants, and assist with maintenance.

Qualifications

• Valid tickets and experience operating Loader, Dump Truck and Excavator.
• Experience in quarrying is highly regarded.
• Total commitment to Zero Harm and Safety Leadership.
• Adherence to fixed and mobile plant pre-start & maintenance procedures.
• Ability to work in a small team and unsupervised.
• Pass pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol screening.

Responsibilities

• Operate Dump Trucks, Front End Loaders and Excavators.
• Operate crushing & screening plants.
• General fixed plant inspections & maintenance.
• Pitch in to perform any quarry tasks during busy periods.

Skills

Loader operation

Dump truck operation

Excavator operation

Safety leadership

Teamwork

Pre-start procedures

Job description

We have an opportunity for a Quarry Operator to join our team at East Guyong Quarry located between Orange and Bathurst on the Mitchell Highway, New South Wales. Approx 3.5 hours west of Sydney.

Reporting to the Quarry Supervisor this is a permanent full-time role, working Monday to Friday with ample opportunity for overtime and potential Saturday work.

We are seeking applicants who have a passion for safety and value strong work ethic, as well as being willing and able to work a varied role in hard rock operations and general maintenance activities.

In your new role with us, you will:

• Operate mobile equipment, including Dump Trucks, Front End Loaders and Excavators
  (Experience highly advantageous)
• Operate crushing & screening plants
• General fixed plant inspections & maintenance
• During busy periods we expect all employees to pitch in and perform any/all quarry tasks where needed

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

• Valid tickets and experience (preferred) operating a Loader, Dump Truck and Excavator
• Previous quarrying experience (highly regarded)
• Total commitment to Zero Harm and Safety Leadership
• Strict adherence to fixed and mobile plant pre-start & maintenance procedures
• Ability to work in a small team and unsupervised
• Professional work ethic with a "can do" attitude
• The ability to pass a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening

What we offer:

• Base hourly rate from $34.62 and up to $37.31 - pending qualifications & experience + overtime rates + super
• Company provided PPE and Uniform
• Be part of highly recognised global brand name and growing organisation
• Ongoing career and development opportunities

Heidelberg Materials Australia is an equal opportunity employer, and we employ people from all walks of life. We're all individuals and we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, LGBTQI+ community, as long as you have full Australian work rights and can turn up every day "fit for work", then we'd love to hear from you.