At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate front-end loaders and learn the concrete production process.
- Company: Join a supportive, high-performing concrete team on the Sunshine Coast.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, stable hours, local work, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy a down-to-earth culture with supportive management and regular overtime.
- Why this job: Step up your career with full training to become a qualified Concrete Batcher.
- Qualifications: Must have a Front-End Loader Ticket and a reliable, safety-focused attitude.
The predicted salary is between 46679 - 57052 $ per year.
Loader Operator Location: Caloundra & Sunshine Coast
Work Type: Full-Time / Ongoing
Industry: Civil Construction & Concrete Production
Looking for local work on the Sunshine Coast with real career growth? We are seeking an experienced Front-End Loader Operator to join a close-knit, high-performing concrete team based around Caloundra and the broader Sunshine Coast region.
If you have your loader ticket and want more than just a seat-holding job, this role offers full, paid training to step up into a Concrete Batching position.
What's in it for You?
- Career Growth: Fully supported training to become a qualified Concrete Batcher.
- Local Work: Work locally in Caloundra and Sunshine Coast - no long commutes or FIFO.
- Stable Hours: Steady Monday-to-Friday roster with regular overtime available.
- Great Pay: Competitive hourly rates + penalties + super.
- Great Team: Down-to-earth site culture with supportive management.
What You'll Do
- Safely operate front-end loaders to move raw materials (aggregates, sand) into hoppers and bins.
- Perform daily machine pre-starts, routine maintenance, and keep the yard clean and safe.
- Learn the concrete production process from the ground up, shadowing senior operators.
- Step up into batching operations, managing plant technology, mix designs, and driver dispatch as you train.
What You Need
- Licence: Current Front-End Loader Ticket (LL / RIIMPO304E or equivalent).
- Driver Licence: HR (Heavy Rigid) licence is highly regarded (or C-class minimum).
- Experience: Proven experience operating loaders in quarry, concrete, civil, or heavy industrial yards.
- Attitude: Reliable, safety-focused, and eager to learn the batching side of the business.
- Rights: Full working rights in Australia.
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