Quarry Sand Plant Operator — Hands-On & Production-Focused

heidelbergmaterials; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Sacrifice

Learning and Development

Paid Parental and Grandparent Leave

Novated Leasing

Health and Well-being

Car Hire Discounts

Electronics JB HiFi 10%

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a hands-on quarry operator in Rockhampton to support Pink Lily & Fitzroy Sands quarries. The role is full-time with overtime, requiring the ability to work alone or within a crew and manage multiple pieces of equipment.

You'll operate sand dredgers, loaders, screens, crushers and other quarry gear, ensuring production targets are met while adhering to safety and operational standards.

Qualifications

• Front End Loader ticket or competency required.
• Excavator ticket or competency required.
• Dredge operations experience including monitoring to hit daily targets.
• Experience with mobile and fixed plant pre-starts, fault finding and basic maintenance.
• Solid safety mindset and ability to spot hazards.
• Good communication skills and willingness to speak up in site meetings.
• HR truck licence highly regarded but not essential.
• Forklift ticket highly regarded but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate sand dredgers, front end loaders, washing and screening plants, excavators and other quarry gear.
• Monitor and maximize daily production targets while maintaining safety.
• Perform pre-starts on mobile and fixed plant and identify faults for quick resolution.
• Work independently or as part of a production team in a heavy quarry environment.

Skills

Front End Loader

Excavator

Dredging operations

Plant pre-starts

Fault finding

Safety mindset

Communication skills

HR truck licence

Forklift ticket

Job description

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a hands-on quarry operator in Rockhampton to support Pink Lily & Fitzroy Sands quarries. The role is full-time with overtime, requiring the ability to work alone or within a crew and manage multiple pieces of equipment.

You'll operate sand dredgers, loaders, screens, crushers and other quarry gear, ensuring production targets are met while adhering to safety and operational standards.