Hopkins Brothers is a leading supplier of quarry products and civil plant hire, based in Rockhampton QLD.

Due to continued growth and a strong forward pipeline of work across Rockhampton and the wider Central Queensland region, we are seeking experienced Plant Operators to join our team in multiple full-time roles supporting our Civil and Quarry operations.

We are a locally owned business with long-term projects, a strong safety culture, and a focus on well-maintained plant, consistent work, and fair conditions.

About the roles on offer:

• Operation of Moxys, front-end loaders, and excavators (other skillsets welcome to apply)

• Quarry production, load and haul, and civil support works

• Working across civil projects, quarry sites, and internal plant hire operations

• Completing daily pre-starts and basic plant inspections

• Operating safely, efficiently, and unsupervised when required

• Following site procedures, safety systems, and supervisor direction

What’s on offer:

• Permanent full-time employment with long-term job security

• Above-award base rates plus real overtime paid daily

• Weekly pay

• Paid public holidays, annual leave, and personal leave entitlements

• Overtime and weekend work available

• Annual remuneration review

• Well-maintained and modern plant fleet

• Local work across Rockhampton and the CQ region

What you’ll bring:

• Proven experience operating Moxys, loaders and/or excavators

• Strong safety awareness and the ability to work in quarry and civil environments

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• White Card (Construction Induction) – essential

• Relevant plant tickets and competencies

• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screening, and participate in ongoing testing as required.

• Permanent residency status required for this position

If you’re an experienced operator looking for steady local work, good conditions, and the opportunity to be part of a well-established CQ business, we’d like to hear from you.