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Quarry Production Operator

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Randstad

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Australia , Adelaide

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Salary:

37.00 - 45.00 AUD / Hour

Job Description:

Multiple positions for mobile plant operators (excavator & wheeled loader) for Adelaide metro and regional based quarries. We offer a competitive base rate, Normal time $37.00 - $45.00, penalties apply, overtime is available and some Saturdays when required. Great role for someone that wants to work closer to home.

Job Responsibility:

  • Operation excavators and front end loader
  • Feeding the crusher plant & Loading trucks
  • Working 10-12 hour days
  • Involvement in safety initiatives including pre-starts, toolboxes and incident reporting

Requirements:

  • Excavator sales/production
  • Loader sales/production
  • Feeding crusher plant & Loading trucks
  • Other heavy vehicle / machinery experience (desirable)
  • 2 years experience
  • LE Excavator Tickets
  • LL Wheeled Loader / Front End Loader Tickets
  • Benching experience
  • Double benching experience
  • Truck loading experience
  • Feeding crushers
  • Civil construction experience
  • Secondary School/High School education

Nice to have:

Other heavy vehicle / machinery experience

What we offer:
  • Paying above the Award
  • Competitive rate plus penalties
  • Overtime available
  • Opportunity to transition into permanent employment
  • Home every night
  • Enjoy family life

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 24, 2026

Expiration:
March 12, 2026

Work Type:
On-site work
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