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Plant Operator

  • Ballarat & Central Highlands, VIC
  • Plant Operator
  • Permanent - full time
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We are on the lookout for an experienced Plant Operator within the construction industry.

As a Plant Operator at our Dunnstown Quarry, you will ensure the safe and efficient operation of heavy mobile plant equipment within the quarry pit. Become an essential part of our team and help drive our operations forward.

Your day will involve:

  • Safe operation of haul truck and other quarry mobile plant as required (Front End Loader, Excavator and/or Dump Truck)
  • Safe operation of both fixed and mobile crushing plant
  • Learning to find mechanical faults and conducting basic maintenance and plant housekeeping
  • Active participation in problem solving and continuous improvement activities
  • Participation in safety initiatives including pre-starts, toolboxes and incident reporting

What are we looking for?

  • Experience in mobile plant operation
  • Quarry experience highly regarded, but not essential
  • Mechanically minded individual with a ken interest in learning maintenance
  • Self-motivated with a strong commitment to safety and quality
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team with minimal supervision
  • Availability to work Monday to Saturday

What’s on offer?

  • Ongoing mentoring and guidance from industry leaders and subject matter experts 
  • Employment stability – permanent role
  • Competitive hourly rate + overtime + allowances
  • Work for an Equal Opportunity Employer – At Boral, we understand that diversity brings many benefits, and we are increasingly encouraging greater diversity within 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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