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Quarry Loader Operator

Protech

Townsville, Queensland
Residential
45-50 hours per week

Job Description

About the Company

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 an experienced and safety-focused Loader Operator to join our high-performing quarry team. You will be responsible for loading customer trucks, managing stockpiles, maintaining product quality, and supporting production in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

This is a full-time role with a minimum of 45–50 hours per week, providing consistent and reliable work.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate a loader safely and efficiently within a busy quarry environment
  • Load customer trucks accurately and promptly to meet delivery requirements
  • Manage stockpiles to ensure product quality and compliance
  • Conduct basic quality assurance checks on materials
  • Support high-volume production demands
  • Complete daily pre-start checks and report maintenance issues
  • Adhere to all safety, traffic management, and environmental procedures
  • Provide professional customer service to truck drivers and site visitors
  • Communicate effectively with weighbridge, production, and site teams

About You

  • Proven loader operating experience in quarry, mining, or civil industries
  • Valid Loader (LL) ticket – essential
  • Strong commitment to safety and compliance
  • Understanding of product quality and basic QA processes
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Reliable, proactive, and able to work independently in a high-volume environment
  • Willing and able to work a minimum of 45–50 hours per week
  • Ability to pass Drug Screen

What We Offer

  • Competitive hourly rate + allowances
  • Minimum 45–50 hours per week
  • Supportive team culture with a strong safety focus
  • Modern, well-maintained equipment
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities

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ABOUT PROTECH At Protech, we provide Great Work to Great People, taking the hassle out of work so you can focus on a job well done. We’ve got your back with:

  • Safe and reliable work.
  • Regular check-ins.
  • A ready, responsive and caring team.
  • Correct pay, on time.

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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