Quarry Operator: Heavy Machinery, Temp-to-Perm, $40-$43

Workfast; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Temp-to-perm after 3 months

Job summary

Workfast is seeking an experienced Quarry Operator for an immediate start at a leading family-owned business in Queensland. You will operate heavy machinery including rigid haul trucks, loaders, and excavators on an active quarry site, delivering materials safely under site supervision.

Ideal candidates have 2-3+ years of mining/quarry experience, tickets for Loader/Haul Truck/Excavator, MMQ/CBM clearance, a valid driver's license, and a proactive work attitude.

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of experience operating heavy machinery in a mine or quarry.
• Current Loader, Haul Truck, and Excavator tickets.
• Current MMQ or CBM clearance (or willingness to be scheduled).
• Valid Driver's Licence and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile machinery across an active quarry site (Rigid Haul Trucks, Loaders, and Excavators).
• Accepting and delivering materials safely and efficiently.
• Work closely within a team and follow directives from the Site Foreman/Manager.
• Maintain strict adherence to site safety protocols.
• Sales loading experience is a bonus.

Skills

Machinery operation

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Can-do attitude

Tools

Loader ticket

Haul Truck ticket

Excavator ticket

Job description

Workfast is seeking an experienced Quarry Operator for an immediate start at a leading family-owned business in Queensland. You will operate heavy machinery including rigid haul trucks, loaders, and excavators on an active quarry site, delivering materials safely under site supervision.

Ideal candidates have 2-3+ years of mining/quarry experience, tickets for Loader/Haul Truck/Excavator, MMQ/CBM clearance, a valid driver's license, and a proactive work attitude.