Gippsland Asphalt currently have an opportunity for a mechanically mindedFixed Asphalt Plant & Loader Operator to join our team, based in Traralgon, Victoria. Ideally, you will have experience within a similar role or exposure to a high paced manufacturing environment, however this position would also suit someone looking to break into the asphalt production industry with a strong willingness to learn and grow. A great chance for training and career development within this role.

Role:

Operation of Asphalt Plant, managing production of asphalt using computer based operating system

Managing product and aggregate orders, daily logistics of asphalt delivery trucks.

Loader operations, keeping up a continuous feed of materials and aggregates to the plant, heaping up quarry material in storage bunkers

General site maintenance, including greasing plant and loader, cleaning material under feeder bins and around plant, tensioning screens etc.

Be actively involved in plant shutdown works, mixer rebuilds, screen changes, duct replacement.

Daily reporting of volumes and any maintenance.

Varied hours, depending on volume or haulage distance from planned works you may be required to start early, finish late,



periods of night shift and weekend work

Experience:

Be mechanically minded, and self motivated with a strong commitment to safety and quality. Hold a strong interest in the Asphalt, manufacturing or quarry industry.

Plant operator experience in a similar production or manufacturing environment - time spent in asphalt production, concrete or quarrying.

Previous experience maintaining plant machinery with a strong mechanical aptitude will be highly regarded

Have a willingness to work shift work and ability to work outside normal business hours, in particular night-shift and weekends.

Exposure to quality control/previous experience in a NATA laboratory, testing of asphalt, raw materials/ aggregates is an advantage

Experience in logistics, administration and / or weighbridge operations (or willingness to learn)

Hold current licenses for a Front-End Loader and Forklift is highly desired.

Be outcome focused and have a strong work ethic

Basic to moderate computer skills desired

Proficient communication and team work skills

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📌 Fixed Asphalt Plant & Loader Operator (Traralgon)
🏢 Fowlers Asphalting
📍 Traralgon