This is an opportunity for candidates with experience operating front-end loaders, skid steer loaders (Bobcats) or excavators to join a busy recycling yard in Portsmith. You will initially complete general yard duties while learning the site, materials, safety procedures and daily operations.

Key responsibilities

- Completing general yard duties and material handling
- Sorting and grading recyclable metals
- Loading and unloading trucks, skip bins and trailers
- Operating a counterbalance forklift
- Operating front-end loaders, skid stew loaders or excavators
- Assisting with dismantling and preparing materials for recycling
- Providing good customer service to customers entering the site
- Learning site procedures and safe machinery operations
- Keeping the yard clean, safe and organised
- Following all WHS policies and procedures

About you

- A current ticket for at least one of the following:



front-end loader, skid steer loader (Bobcat) or excavator
- Previous experience operating at least one of these machines
- Mechanically minded with a willingness to learn other machinery
- Comfortable working outdoors in a busy recycling yard
- Robust commitment to workplace safety
- Reliable, punctual and hardworking
- Positive attitude and ability to work as part of a team

$43.64 per hour

Monday-to-Friday roster

Regular overtime hours and paid accordingly

Opportunity to develop experience across different heavy machinery

Training across excavators, front-end loaders, material handlers and dozers

Long-term career opportunity for the right candidates

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📌 Heavy Machinery Operator – Entry Level (Cairns North)
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