Quarry Plant Operator – Heavy Machinery, Remote Camp

Central Highlands Regional Council; Emerald; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave

Fortnightly RDOs

Salary sacrifice options

Wages paid fortnightly

Employee Assistance Program

Training and Development opportunities

Job summary

Central Highlands Regional Council is seeking an experienced Plant Operator to join our Quarry team in Emerald, Queensland. You will operate a range of heavy plant and perform maintenance to support road base products, dam construction, and vegetation clearing.

The role requires HR licence, on-site work at remote camps, and relevant tickets. We offer benefits and a progressive regional work environment with development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Queensland HR class driver’s license required.
• General Construction Induction Card required.
• Statement of Attainment for at least three plant items (Dozer, Excavator, Front End Loader or Crushing/Screening).
• Load and unload plant capability preferred or obtainable.
• Ability to operate within a remote camp environment.
• Experience with dam construction and vegetation clearing.
• Experience with production and stockpiling of quarry materials.
• Proven ability to operate and maintain heavy plant in civil construction.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain assigned mobile and stationary heavy plant.
• Conduct regular maintenance checks on plant.
• Perform manual tasks such as site marking and use of power tools.

Skills

Plant operation

Heavy equipment operation

Remote site work

Safety awareness

Education

Queensland HR class driver’s license

General Construction Induction Card

Tools

Dozer

Grader

Excavator

Crushing/Screening plant operations

Job description

Central Highlands Regional Council is seeking an experienced Plant Operator to join our Quarry team in Emerald, Queensland. You will operate a range of heavy plant and perform maintenance to support road base products, dam construction, and vegetation clearing.

The role requires HR licence, on-site work at remote camps, and relevant tickets. We offer benefits and a progressive regional work environment with development opportunities.