Skid Steer Operator — National Projects & Overtime

MC Equine Surfaces; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quality accommodations

Overnight allowance

Competitive salary

PPE provided

Job summary

MC Equine Surfaces is seeking a machine operating professional based from our office in either Brendale, QLD or Pakenham, VIC. You will safely operate plant and vehicles at project locations across Australia, with regular interstate travel and ad-hoc duties between projects, supporting installation and maintenance of equestrian surfaces.

As part of a small team, you will perform pre-start checks, assist with basic maintenance, stock movements, and ensure safety and efficiency on site.

Qualifications

• 2+ years operating Skid Steer/Track Loader experience.
• White Card is required.
• Manual driving licence with a clean record is required.
• Experience operating Excavators, Tractors, Dumpers or similar plant is preferable.
• Final Trim experience is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Safe operation of plant and vehicles at project locations across Australia, primarily Skid Steer/Track Loader.
• Completion of pre-start procedures on plant and vehicles prior to operation.
• Work within a small team to complete new installation and maintenance projects.
• Management of basic maintenance on equipment and plant.
• Stock management and movement.

Skills

Skid Steer operation

Track Loader operation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Manual driving

Education

White Card

Manual Licence

Tools

Final Trim

Job description

This is a machine operating role based from our office in either Brendale, QLD or Pakenham, VIC. You will be responsible for safe operation of plant and vehicles at project locations all over Australia, with regular interstate work as needed and ad-hoc duties between projects. You will work as part of a small team on new installation and maintenance projects for equestrian surfaces.

Key responsibilities

Safe operation of plant and vehicles at project locations all over Australia, primarily Skid Steer/Track Loader

Completing pre-start procedures on plant and vehicles prior to operation

Working closely within a small team to complete new installation and maintenance projects

Management of basic maintenance on equipment and plant

Stock management and movement

About you

2+ years operating experience with Skid Steer/Track Loader (Required)

White Card (Required)

Manual Licence with clean driving record (Required)

Experience operating Excavators, Tractors, Dumpers or similar plant (Preferable)

Final Trim experience (Preferable)

Willingness to work effectively within a small team and unsupervised

Take pride in their work and have a high level of attention to detail

Ability to work independently, use initiative and be a proactive problem solver

Right to work in Australia

Regular overtime when available

Quality accommodations and generous overnight allowance when working away

Personnel Protection Equipment

Competitive salary for the right candidate

About us

At MC Equine Surfaces, we specialise in providing high-quality equestrian surfaces for arenas, tracks, and training facilities. Our surfaces are designed to optimise performance, enhance horse and rider safety, and promote the overall well-being of horses. With a commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, we have established ourselves as the leading provider in synthetic surfaces.

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