Heavy Machine Operator

About the role

This is an opportunity for candidates with experience operating front-end loaders, skid steer loaders (Bobcats) or excavators to join a busy recycling yard in Mackay Harbour. You will initially complete general yard duties while learning the site, materials, safety procedures and daily operations.

Key responsibilities

• Completing general yard duties and material handling
• Sorting and grading recyclable metals
• Loading and unloading trucks, skip bins and trailers
• Operating a counterbalance forklift
• Operating front-end loaders, skid stew loaders or excavators
• Assisting with dismantling and preparing materials for recycling
• Providing good customer service to customers entering the site
• Learning site procedures and safe machinery operations
• Keeping the yard clean, safe and organised
• Following all WHS policies and procedures

About you

• A current ticket for at least one of the following: forklift, front-end loader, skid steer loader (Bobcat) or excavator
• Previous experience operating at least one of these machines
• Mechanically minded with a willingness to learn other machinery
• Comfortable working outdoors in a busy recycling yard
• Strong commitment to workplace safety
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking
• Positive attitude and ability to work as part of a team

Benefits

• $43.64 per hour

• Monday-to-Friday roster

• Mondays - Thursdays: 6:30 am–3:10 pm; Fridays: 6:30 am - 1:10 pm

• Regular overtime hours and paid accordingly

• Comprehensive onsite training

• Opportunity to develop experience across different heavy machinery

• Training across excavators, front-end loaders, material handlers and dozers

• Long-term career opportunity for the right candidates