Yard Hand / Heavy Machinery Operator – Entry Level

$43.64 per hour
Monday to Friday
6:30am – 4:00pm
Overtime paid accordingly

Our client is seeking a motivated and reliable Yard Hand to join their busy recycling yard in Northgate.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is mechanically minded and interested in developing a long-term career operating heavy machinery.

You will initially start in a Yard Hand role to learn the site, materials, safety procedures and day-to-day yard operations. Once trained and assessed as competent, you will have the opportunity to progress into operating heavy machinery including excavators, front-end loaders, material handlers and dozers.

$43.64 per hour
Monday to Friday
6:30am – 4:00pm
Overtime paid accordingly

Our client is seeking a motivated and reliable Yard Hand to join their busy recycling yard in Northgate.

This is an excellent chance for someone who is mechanically minded and interested in developing a long-term career operating heavy machinery.

You will initially start in a Yard Hand role to learn the site, materials, safety procedures and day-to-day yard operations. Once trained and assessed as competent, you will have the opportunity to progress into operating heavy machinery including excavators, front-end loaders, material handlers and dozers.

Duties

- General yard duties and material handling




- Sorting and grading recyclable metals
- Loading and unloading trucks, skip bins and trailers
- Operating a counterbalance forklift
- Assisting with dismantling and preparing materials for recycling
- Providing good customer service to customers entering the site
- Learning site procedures and safe machinery operations
- Progressing into excavator, front-end loader, material handler and dozer operation
- Keeping the yard clean, safe and organised
- Following all WHS policies and procedures

What You Will Need

- Current LF Forklift Licence – essential
- Counterbalance forklift experience
- Excavator and/or front-end loader tickets highly desirable
- Previous heavy machinery or yard experience desirable
- Mechanically minded with a willingness to learn
- Comfortable working outdoors in a busy recycling yard
- Strong commitment to workplace safety
- Reliable, punctual and hardworking
- Good attitude and ability to work as part of a team

What’s on Offer

- $43.64 per hour
- Monday to Friday roster
- 6:30am – 4:00pm
- Overtime paid accordingly
- Comprehensive onsite training
- Opportunity to progress from Yard Hand into heavy machinery operation
- Training across excavators, front-end loaders, material handlers and dozers
- Long-term career opportunity for the right candidate

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📌 Yard Hand / Heavy Machinery Operator – Entry Level (Queensland)
🏢 Rexco People
📍 Queensland