Quarry Operator - Heavy Machinery & Overtime Training

Heidelberg Materials; Kilmore; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime available

Uniform and PPE

Career development

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials Australia is seeking a self-motivated Quarry Operator for the Kilmore East Quarry on a full-time basis with overtime and weekend work as needed. The role involves operating and maintaining vehicles and heavy equipment, plus general labour tasks to support quarry operations.

Ideal candidates will have strong safety awareness, good teamwork, and proven experience with quarrying or mining.

Qualifications

• Solid interpersonal and communication skills.
• A total commitment to risk management and workplace health and safety.
• A positive work ethic and the ability to work within Heidelberg Materials' values and philosophies.
• Experience operating CAT 990/992 loaders (advantageous).
• Articulated dump truck and rigid haul truck experience (preferred).
• Rock breaker experience (favourable).
• Heavy machinery tickets are not required; however, relevant operating experience is essential.
• Experience in quarrying or mining.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day operation and maintenance of various vehicles, plant, and equipment.
• Operate heavy machinery, including excavators, front-end loaders, and dump trucks.
• Perform general labouring activities, including cleaning, hosing, and shovelling.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Risk management

Health and safety

Work ethic

CAT loaders

Articulated dump truck

Rigid haul truck

Rock breaker

Operating experience

Quarrying experience

Job description

Heidelberg Materials Australia is seeking a self-motivated Quarry Operator for the Kilmore East Quarry on a full-time basis with overtime and weekend work as needed. The role involves operating and maintaining vehicles and heavy equipment, plus general labour tasks to support quarry operations.

Ideal candidates will have strong safety awareness, good teamwork, and proven experience with quarrying or mining.