Quarry Operator
Work Type: Monday to Friday (Overtime and Saturdays as required)
About the Role
Are you an experienced Quarry Operator ready to step up, lead from the front, and drive site productivity? We are seeking a reliable, safety-focused mobile plant operator to join our supportive, dynamic team.
This is a dynamic, multi-skilled role where you will split your time between operating high-tonnage heavy mobile plant and serving as a critical link between site management and the crew. You will operate the crucial sales loading area, haul materials, assist with site earthworks.
...Heavy Plant Operation: Proficiently operate large production machinery, including Front End Loaders, Excavators, Dozers, and Rigid / Articulated Haul Trucks.
Sales Loading & Material Handling: Efficiently load road transport trucks in the sales area, manage stockpiles, feed processing hoppers, and safely haul materials across the site.
Site Earthworks & Pit Operations: Utilize excavators and dozers for overburden removal, pit maintenance, bench clearing, and stock management.
Maintenance & Compliance: Conduct thorough, mandatory pre-start inspections on machinery and report any faults immediately.
Safety & Environment: Actively promote and adhere to rigid health, safety, and environmental site policies, ensuring a zero-harm environment for your entire team.
What We Are Looking For
Proven Experience: A solid background working in a high-volume quarry environment, with specific experience in high-pressure sales loading and general pit operations.
Valid Tickets: Mandatory RIIMPO national competencies (or equivalent) for:
Safety First Mindset: A proactive, positive attitude toward safety policies, risk assessments, and pit floor compliance.
Fit-for-Work: Ability to pass a comprehensive pre-employment quarry medical assessment, including respiratory surveillance (spirometry) and a drug and alcohol screen.
What's on Offer
Stability & Balance: A strong pipeline of long-term work with steady Monday to Friday day shifts, giving you excellent work-life balance.
Career Growth: High earning potential with plenty of overtime, professional development, and a realistic pathway to secure a permanent position.
Great Culture: Work alongside a supportive, highly skilled team in a collaborative and energetic workplace right here in Diggers Rest.
About us:
Randstad is the global leader in the HR services industry, the world's largest talent company, operating and a partner of choice to clients. By serving as a trusted human partner in today's technology-driven world of talent, we help people secure rewarding jobs and stay relevant in the ever changing world of work.
Benefits of joining the Randstad Team:
The Randstad benefits program grants our temporary and contract employees online access to a range of discounts and benefits in areas such as phone plans, private health care and financial services.
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