Loader Operator / Excavator Operator – Quarry Operations
Full‐time Casual | High‐Volume Production Environment | 45–50 hrs/week with overtime available
Australia's largest vertically‐integrated construction materials company, delivering quarry products and advanced building solutions for major projects nationwide.
About the Role
We are seeking experienced and safety‐focused Loader Operators and Excavator Operators to join our high-performing quarry team. In these roles, you will support production by operating plant safely and efficiently within a fast‐paced, high-volume environment, assisting with load‐out, stockpile management and general quarry operations. This is a full-time opportunity offering consistent hours (45–50 hours per week with overtime available) and stable ongoing work.
Key Responsibilities – Front End Loader
* Operate loader safely and efficiently within a busy quarry environment
* Load customer trucks accurately and promptly to meet delivery requirements
* Manage stockpiles to maintain product quality and site efficiency
* Maintain haul roads and clean up stockpile areas
* Conduct basic quality assurance checks on materials
* Complete daily pre‐start checks and report maintenance issues
* Communicate effectively with weighbridge and production teams
* Follow all site safety, traffic management and environmental procedures
Key Responsibilities – Excavator Operator
* Safely extract and load raw materials such as rock, sand and gravel
* Feed crushers and screening plants to support production
* Load trucks and assist with stockpile management
* Operate heavy earth moving equipment in line with site procedures
* Conduct routine maintenance checks and report faults
* Maintain awareness of surroundings to ensure safe interaction with plant and personnel
* Strictly adhere to all site safety, environmental and operational protocols
About You
* Proven experience in quarry, mining or civil environments
* Loader Operators:
o Valid Loader (LL) ticket – essential
* Excavator Operators:
o Valid Excavator ticket – essential
o Demonstrated excavator operating experience
* Strong commitment to safety and compliance
* Understanding of product quality and basic QA processes
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills
* Reliable, proactive and able to work independently
* Willing and able to work 45–50 hours per week minimum
* Ability to pass a drug and alcohol screen & Pre‐employment Medicals
As an equal opportunity employer, Protech provides opportunities with leading clients across construction, mining, asphalt, rail, warehousing and manufacturing and has branches in every state and territory. This means we can provide you with Great Work, no matter where you call home.
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