Quarry Operator

About the role

Heidelberg Materials is hiring multiple process and mobile plant operators for its Byford Quarry, a hard rock quarrying operation located 4 km south of Byford, about 40 km south of Perth. The site supplies crushed hard rock building materials to the Perth market and is seeking to increase output. The role is based at the quarry, starts at 6 am and runs 10-hour shifts.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out safely the day-to-day operations of mobile plant and other duties around the quarry
• Perform general labour or maintenance activities around the plant
• Operate and monitor crushing plant and associated machinery safely and efficiently
• Conduct routine plant inspections and preventative maintenance
• Assist with plant set-up, calibration and shutdown procedures
• Operate mobile plant supporting hard rock processing, including loader, articulated haul truck and skid steer, with opportunities to move onto other mining equipment

Required profile

• Prior experience in fixed plant process operations, fixed or mobile crushing operations, or other screening or mineral processing operations is highly regarded
• Strong mechanical aptitude and a proactive attitude toward plant maintenance
• Positive, can-do attitude in line with the existing team

Required skills

• Competence in operating mobile plant and equipment (loaders, excavators, dump trucks) is highly regarded; additional training can be provided for the right candidates

What we offer

• Hourly rate of $37.93 with penalty rates for overtime, weekends and public holidays
• Meal allowance, paid breaks and first aid allowance
• Rostered days off and a stable full-time role with ongoing training and career development
• No overnight or remote camp work required
• Salary sacrifice, learning and development, paid parental and grandparent leave, discounts on concrete and quarry products, novated leasing, health insurance, gym memberships, car hire discounts and a 10% JB HiFi discount