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Location: You’ll be based at the Canberra Quarry, which is situated about 30 minutes drive south of Canberra, in Williamsdale.
Hours: This is a full-time position and most days will start around 6am.
Pay: We pay a fixed hourly rate of $42.17 with a weekly pay cycle.
Heavy Machinery: Get hands-on, operating mobile equipment like Dump Trucks (rigid), Front End Loaders, Excavators and Crushing/Screening Plant Machinery.
Safety First: You’ll be a part of general fixed plant maintenance and inspections, where keeping everything running smoothly and safely is the top priority.
Teamwork: In peak times, everyone rolls up their sleeves and contributes to any quarry tasks needed. It’s all about team spirit and getting the job done together.
Have experience operating a Loader, Dump Truck, Excavator or Crushing and Screening is preferred – but if you’re eager and ready to learn the ropes, we can train you!
Have a passion for safety and operating heavy machinery
Are fully committed to Zero Harm and Safety Leadership – safety comes first, always.
Can strictly follow pre-start and maintenance procedures for both fixed and mobile plant.
Are comfortable working both within a small team and independently.
Bring a professional work ethic with a "can do" attitude to everything you do.
Medical Check: You’ll also need to complete a pre-employment medical, including a drug and alcohol test (random testing is also conducted on all Heidelberg sites).
Safety: Some of our machinery have weight limits on their seats and seatbelts. For safety reasons, you may need to be under a specified weight for these trucks.
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