Looking for a local role in Cairns that offers a good balance between work and home life?
Marino Quarry is looking for an experienced Quarry Operator to join our team in Cairns.
We're looking for a reliable, hands-on operator who takes pride in their work, looks after their machinery and enjoys being part of a hardworking team.
The Role
You'll be involved in the day-to-day operations of our Cairns quarry, working with a range of heavy machinery and helping keep production running safely and efficiently.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Operating quarry machinery, including wheel loaders, excavators and crushing equipment.
- Loading trucks and managing stockpiles and quarry materials.
- Assisting with crushing, screening and general quarry production activities.
- Carrying out daily pre-start inspections, routine servicing and basic equipment maintenance.
- Identifying and reporting mechanical issues before they become bigger problems.
- Maintaining a safe, clean and organised worksite.
- Working alongside the team to keep operations running smoothly.
What We're Looking For
We're after someone who knows their way around heavy machinery, has a good attitude and isn't afraid to get their hands dirty.
Ideally, you'll bring:
- Previous experience operating heavy machinery in a quarry, mining or civil construction environment.
- Experience operating wheel loaders and excavators.
- Experience with crushing and screening equipment will be highly regarded.
- Good mechanical knowledge and a willingness to assist with general maintenance.
- A strong commitment to workplace safety.
- A current driver's licence and relevant machinery competencies.
- Reliability, initiative and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Above all, we're looking for someone who takes pride in doing a good job and treats the equipment as if it were their own.
Why Join Marino Quarry?
Because there's more to life than work.
We understand the importance of having a positive balance between work and home life.
Here's what you can look forward to:
- Home every night: No FIFO, no camps and no weeks spent away from family.
- Cairns lifestyle: Enjoy everything Far North Queensland has to offer, without having to travel away for work.
- Variety in your day: Work with different machinery and be involved in all aspects of quarry operations.
- A supportive team: Work alongside experienced people who value teamwork, safety and getting the job done.
- Well-maintained machinery: Work with quality heavy equipment in an established local operation.
- Long-term opportunities: Be part of a locally based business with opportunities to develop your skills.
About Marino Quarry
Marino Quarry is a locally operated quarry business based in Cairns, supplying quality quarry materials and aggregates to the civil construction and infrastructure industries throughout Far North Queensland.
We're a hands-on business that values reliable people, well-maintained machinery and a practical approach to getting the job done safely and efficiently.
Interested? Let's Talk.
If you're an experienced operator looking to swap working away for a local role in Cairns, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply now through SEEK with your resume and relevant operating experience.