Quarry Operator

Casual Quarry Operator – Sancrox Quarry

Heidelberg Materials Australia is seeking an experienced and safety-focused Quarry Operator to join our team at Sancrox Quarry, located approximately 15 minutes from Port Macquarie, New South Wales.

This casual position reports to the Quarry Manager and operates Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturday shifts as required. Typical hours are 6:30am to 3:00pm, averaging around 20 hours per week, with hours varying based on workload and operational demands.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Conducting day-to-day operation and basic maintenance of plant, vehicles, and equipment
• Operating mobile equipment, including excavators, front-end loaders, and dump trucks (experience preferred)
• Operating crushing and screening plants
• Assisting with weighbridge operations
• Performing general maintenance and contributing as a versatile quarry all-rounder
  

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• A strong commitment to workplace safety and a solid work ethic
• A current Australian Provisional or Open Driver’s Licence
• Mechanical aptitude and an interest in working with heavy machinery
• Previous quarrying or mining experience (highly regarded)
• Relevant machinery tickets (excavator, front-end loader, dump truck) – desirable
• Weighbridge experience – advantageous
• Confidence in using computers and ability to learn new systems
• The ability to pass a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening
  

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate of $43.28 (inclusive of 25% casual loading) + superannuation
• Opportunity to work with a globally recognised and growing organisation
• Company-provided uniform and personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Ongoing training, career progression, and development opportunities
  

Heidelberg Materials Australia is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.