Quarry Plant Operator - Mentored Role with Steady Hours

Boral Limited; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring

Permanent role

Overtime allowances

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Boral Quarries at Cedars Quarry near Mackay is seeking a Plant Operator to operate mobile and fixed plant safely across shifts. This permanent, full-time role involves ensuring the site keeps producing and operates with safety and quality in mind.

You will handle dump haul trucks, loaders, and crushers, perform basic maintenance, and participate in problem solving and safety routines. Mentoring from experienced operators is provided, with competitive hourly pay including overtime allowances.

Qualifications

• Experience operating mobile plant; familiarity with excavators (e.g., Komatsu 850) is a plus.
• HR truck licence is handy but not essential.
• Quarry experience is preferred but not required.
• Self-motivated with safety and quality at front of mind.
• Team player who can work with minimal supervision.
• Available to work Monday to Saturday.

Responsibilities

• Operate dump haul truck, front-end loader and other quarry mobile plant safely.
• Operate the crushing plant safely.
• Carry out basic maintenance and keep plant and work area in good order.
• Participate in problem solving to improve efficiency.
• Engage in safety routines, pre-starts, toolbox talks and incident reporting.

Skills

Mobile plant operation

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Tools

Excavator Komatsu 850

Job description

Boral Quarries at Cedars Quarry near Mackay is seeking a Plant Operator to operate mobile and fixed plant safely across shifts. This permanent, full-time role involves ensuring the site keeps producing and operates with safety and quality in mind.

You will handle dump haul trucks, loaders, and crushers, perform basic maintenance, and participate in problem solving and safety routines. Mentoring from experienced operators is provided, with competitive hourly pay including overtime allowances.