Quarry operator, Kaiwhakamahi tākongakonga
Also known as
- Quarry machine operator, plant operator, quarry worker, mining support worker
Quarry operators use drills and related machinery to extract and process minerals, rocks, gravel and sand from quarries. They may crush and screen rocks, and drive excavators and dump trucks.
Duration
01:09 mins
Your pay could be
$60K
Lower
$71K to $101K
Most common
$116K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Quarry operators
- usually work irregular hours and may work shifts and be on call
- usually work outdoors in quarries, and may travel locally
- may work in hazardous, noisy and dirty conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be practical, responsible and safety conscious
Tasks
- cut tile, stone, or other masonry materials
- examine physical characteristics of natural stone or stone products
- operate detonation equipment
- break up rock, asphalt, or concrete
- drill holes in earth or rock
- direct construction or extraction personnel
- mark reference points on construction materials
Practical
Organised
Investigative
Interests that fit this job
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You need
- a Class 2, 3, 4 or 5 driver licence
- to pass a drug test
You may need
- a Wheels, Track and Rollers Course (WTR) endorsement
- experience in similar work
- a New Zealand Certificate in Mining and Quarrying (Level 2) or similar
- to pass a medical assessment
- to pass a police check
- a First Aid Certificate
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job.
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