Excavator Operator

Based at our InfraBuild Recycling Hemmant site, the Excavator / Loader Operator will perform a range of operating duties within the scrap metal yard. This is a day shift role with standard hours from 6am to 2pm, Monday to Friday with an additional requirement of 12 hour shifts and weekend during busy periods. This is a full-time permanent position with on-the-job training provided and excellent opportunities for career progression.

Pay rate for this role is $38.57 per hour plus overtime paid at penalty rates.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Loading and unloading trucks and shipping containers
• Emptying trucks - dragging out the back of a tipper
• Loading metal objects of various size onto conveyor to be processed through the shredder
• Adhering to workplace safety procedures at all times
• Maintaining cleanliness in the yard and operational areas

Ideally you will have:

• Knowledge of various excavator attachments and magnets
• Front end Loader experience, desirable
• Experience operating an excavator and maneuvering around a busy environment
• Experience in scrap recycling, construction or manufacturing is highly advantageous
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced yard environment
• A positive mindset with a general willingness to learn
• Passion for working as part of a collaborative team

Below are some of our key central benefits that are available to all employees. Other benefits may be available depending on your role or site.
 

• Employee Benefits Program: discounts for employees, friends and family on a huge selection of products and services from a variety of brands including Samsung, Coles, Harvey Norman, Village Cinemas, Dick Smith, Vodafone, Thrifty and many more.
• Recruitment referral awards: $1500 is awarded to eligible employees for referring friends or family to an open role if the candidate is successful.

• Corporate rates for private health insurance: Nib Health Insurance offers discounted cover for employees.

• Accessible learning available to everyone: InfraBuild Learn360 provides every InfraBuild employee (whatever your role or career aspirations) with self-directed learning opportunities, supported by a variety of resources to help enhance the impact of your learning.

InfraBuild is Australia's leading integrated steel manufacturing, distribution and recycling business, making steel using our electric arc furnaces. We provide solutions for commercial and residential construction, large scale and nation-building infrastructure as well as our primary producers and rural sectors.  With ambitions to be carbon neutral by 2030, each day we help build futures through sustainable steel.

Our Recycling business is an industry leader in the supply of processed ferrous scrap (steel) products for the electric arc furnaces at our domestic steel mills in Sydney and Melbourne. We also have an extensive non-ferrous business that supplies both domestic and international markets with high quality products for recycling. Our 26 sites contribute around 1.4 million tonnes of recycled metals annually into our steelmaking operations.

We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on three pillars that define our commitment to both our team and our industry. 
 

• Work with a greater purpose: Join us in the pursuit of a sustainable future as we progress our ambition to become carbon-neutral. You will contribute to a legacy that not only helps to build our nation but sustains our environment for future generations. Embrace a culture where differences are celebrated, innovation is embraced and valuing everyone's unique perspectives contributes to our transformation.
   
• Work well - live better: We understand the importance of working in an environment which supports you to balance your personal and professional life. Experience a culture which values you as a whole person - where family extends to the workplace and your well-being matters. You'll thrive not only in your career with us, but beyond. 
   
• Build your own future: Step into a culture where every day is an opportunity to grow, and where driving your own development is not just encouraged; it's expected. You'll be empowered to take the wheel of your learning journey and uncover your potential. The possibilities are limitless.
   

We invite you to forge your career in a workplace where passion meets purpose, wellbeing is nurtured and the opportunity to thrive is in your hands.
 

It is our ambition at InfraBuild to cultivate an inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage candidates from all cultural backgrounds, genders, orientations, age groups, and abilities to apply. Your diversity is our strength in creating sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia's tomorrow.

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.