Kurwongbah, QLD 4503
Full Time
Machine Operator - Concrete Recycling & Quarry
Location: Petrie, Brisbane QLD
Work Type: Casual (Full-Time Hours, 40-55 hours per week)
Salary: $42.00 - $52.00 per hour + Overtime Penalties
Position: Immediate Start / Temp-to-Perm Opportunity (3-6 months)
About the Role
Are you an experienced and ticketed Machine Operator looking for stable, high-hour weeks with great pay? We are a busy concrete recycling and quarry yard located in Petrie , looking for a skilled, reliable operator to join our team ASAP .
This position starts as a casual role offering consistent full-time hours (between 40 and 55 hours per week) with excellent overtime penalties. For the right candidate, this is a genuine temp-to-perm opportunity with a view to transition to a permanent role within 3 to 6 months.
Key Responsibilities
Safe and efficient operation of heavy machinery in a fast-paced recycling and quarry environment.
Operating Front-End Loaders (experience with sales loading/production loading is highly desirable).
Operating Excavators utilized as material handlers.
Operating Moxy (Articulated Dump Trucks) and other yard machinery as required.
Assisting with daily machinery pre-starts, basic maintenance, and ensuring the yard runs smoothly.
Adhering strictly to site health and safety protocols.
What We Are Looking For
To be successful in this role, you must possess:
Proven Experience: Demonstrated history working in a quarry, concrete recycling, or heavy industrial yard.
Valid Machine Tickets: Current tickets for Front-End Loader (LL) and Excavator (LE) are essential.
Truck License: A valid Heavy Rigid (HR) or higher truck license is highly regarded.
Reliability: A strong work ethic, punctuality, and the ability to handle physical, fast-paced outdoor work.
Transport: You must have a current driver's license and your own reliable vehicle to get to the Petrie site.
What's on Offer?
Top Rates: $42.00 to $52.00 per hour (negotiable based on experience) + lucrative overtime penalties.
Big Hours: Consistent 40 to 55-hour work weeks.
Career Progression: A clear pathway from casual to permanent full-time employment within 3-6 months.
Local Work: Convenient Brisbane Northside location (Petrie) with a great team culture.
Immediate Start: Skip the long hiring delays-we want you on-site as soon as possible.
How to Apply
If you have the tickets, the experience, and the drive to secure a long-term role, we want to hear from you today!
Click "APPLY NOW" to submit your resume outlining your machinery experience, or contact Josh at Randstad - joshua.hardman@randstad.com.au
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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