Becoming a Loader Operator in Queensland

About this role

Loader Operators operate motorised loaders to move and load soil, rock and other material.

What you might do day-to-day in this job

Typical tasks for a Loader Operator include:

• prepares and positions plant for operation
• selects, fits and removes attachments such as buckets, winches and loading scoops
• operates controls to move and load a range of natural materials
• monitors operation of plant and adjusts controls to regulate pressure, speed and flow of operation, and ensures safety of other workers
• raises, lowers and manipulates attachments using manual and hydraulic controls
• works from drawings, markers and verbal instructions
• services, lubricates, cleans and refuels plant and performs minor adjustments and repairs.