Plant Operator - Quarries

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We are looking for a Plant Operator to join our team at Ormeau Quarry on the Gold Coast. This is a permanent, full-time role operating the mobile and fixed plant that keeps the site producing and doing it safely every shift. If you enjoy hands-on work, take pride in looking after your gear and want to learn the quarry trade properly, we would like to hear from you.

Your day will involve:

• Operating our dump haul truck, front-end loader and other quarry mobile plant safely
• Operating the crushing plant safely
• Basic maintenance and keeping your plant and work area in good order
• Getting involved in problem solving and finding better ways to do the job
• Taking part in our safety routines, including pre-starts, toolbox talks and incident reporting

What are we looking for?

• Experience operating mobile plant (front-end loader is a plus, but we can teach you)
• An HR truck licence is handy, though not essential
• Quarry experience is well regarded, though not essential
• Self-motivated, with safety and quality front of mind
• Someone who works well in a team and can get on with the job with minimal supervision
• Available to work Monday to Saturday

What's on offer?

• Mentoring and guidance from experienced operators and technical specialists
• A permanent role with steady work
• Competitive hourly rate, plus overtime and allowances
• An Equal Opportunity Employer. We know diversity makes us a better business and we continue to encourage it across our workplaces.

About Boral Quarries

Boral is Australia’s leading quarry operator, with 76 quarries, sand pits and gravel operations, supplying about 30 million tonnes of product annually. Our raw materials of stone, gravel and sand are used to build our homes, workplaces, public buildings, roads, and key infrastructure projects.

Our people provide solutions to help customers and stakeholders build a sustainable future in a changing world. Our values are what matters to us and guide our behaviours: Safety, Teamwork, Ambition, Accountability and Respect.

We’re proud of our legacy as a great Australian business and have a strong foundation to improve and continue fulfilling our purpose and what we do best - building something great.

Boral values and is committed to creating a diverse working environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All suitable applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or age.

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