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About Us

 

Lucas Earthmovers is a nationally recognised South Australian based company. We operate in the mining, civil construction, quarrying and crushing and waste management industries, both locally and nationally, and currently employ 470 people.

 

Why join Lucas Earthmovers?

 

We work hard and the nature of our projects demands it. In return there are great opportunities to develop your career while being rewarded and recognised for your contribution. Wherever Lucas Earthmovers operates, your health and safety is our first priority.

 

Employment

 

Appropriately skilled and experienced employees are selected according to our project and position requirements.

All candidates shall successfully pass all stages of our employment process to be considered for an offer of employment.

Your application will be considered with all other applications for the applied position.

Should you be short listed for the position, you will be contacted by our office to attend a face-to-face interview (we will advise you of the interview's time, location and what you will be required to bring with you).

During the interview we will want to learn more about you. You will be asked to give examples that demonstrate your knowledge, skills and experiences as appropriate for the position you have applied.

You will be given the chance to ask us questions about the applied position and our company.

 

Diversity

 

We encourage diversity in our workforce and to be a place that brings together, talented people from diverse backgrounds and we encourage Indigenous Australians to apply.

 

Placement

 

Lucas Earthmovers will ensure compliance with mobilisation requirements specified by the client, for example evidence of identification and qualifications and competency tickets, inductions and training, medical fitness for work, drug and alcohol testing and police checks.

 

Who

 

We invest in and respect our people and offer rewarding, fulfilling careers that are being shaped every day on our projects and in our business units – in design, engineering, surveying, trades, health safety and environment, human resources, finance, apprenticeships (Diesel Mechanics and Boiler Makers) and more.

 

Training

 

We continuously invest in our people – just as we do with our fleet and equipment. It's this commitment that keeps us and on top in business.

 

Positions Vacant

 

We advertise our employment opportunities at seek.com.au; please click on the link to see what is available:

http://www.seek.com.au/JobSearch?DateRange=31&SearchType=last&Keywords=lucas+earthmovers&nation=3000,

 

 

 

CAT 657 operators for our Mindarie sand mining operations. Minimum of 2 years’ experience, must have 2 relevant referees

 

 

We are seeking expressions of interest from MC operators with Road Train Experience

 

 

We are looking for skilled all-rounder machine operators with an eye for detail. If you are experienced in 3 or more of the following plant; Crusher feed (loader and excavator), Skid steers, Excavators up to 80 tons, Frontend loaders up to 980, Dozers up D11, Graders GPS 14&16M- to level and final trim, Scrapers, ADT haul truck and RDT haul truck. Please apply for an immediate start. Above award rates for the right applicant. Jobs are located in North and South Metro Adelaide areas and DIDO mine work in the River Land.

 

 

 

 

 

General Enquiries

 

For general enquires please use our Employment Enquiries Form or send a copy of your resume to: hradmin@lucasearthmovers.com.au

 


Privacy Statement please read: - Privacy Statement

 

 

Applications

 

By submitting an application form:

  • I certify that the statements made by me in this application form and any supporting documents are true and complete.
  • I understand and agree that a false statement may disqualify me from employment, or after employment, result in disciplinary action, to the extent permitted under applicable law.
  • I understand that data submitted via this application will be held on a computer system.
  • I hereby consent to my personal information being stored (in any format) or processed by Lucas Earthmovers.
  • I have read and understood this Privacy Statement and how my personal information will be collected and used by the Lucas Earthmovers in relation to its recruitment processes.
  • I consent to the handling of my personal information in accordance with this Privacy Statement.
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Employment Application

APPLY ONLINE PROCESS

The apply online process takes approximately 5 mintues. Before beginning the apply online process please make sure you have;

  • Personal contact details (email address not essential but highly desirable)
  • Name and contact numbers of 2 current professional referees (within the past 2 years)
  • Resume / Cover Letter (optional) to upload - please make sure they are saved in word or PDF format and smaller than 3MB (Files larger than this will not upload and will prevent your application from processing)

IMPORTANT- PRIVACY STATEMENT

Information requested within this application is required for the purpose of considering your suitability for the position for which you are applying. Should your application be successful this information will be kept on your personal file and an electronic database available only to yourself, your Manager(s) and Human Resource Personnel. An exception will be made only where an emergency exists and contact details are required.

 

All fields marked with a * are required

POSITION
What position are you applying for? *  
How did you learn of this vacancy? *
 

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Title Mr   Mrs  Ms  Miss 
Surname*  
First Name*  
Address*  
 
Suburb*  
State*  
Postcode*  
   

Phone - Home*

  
Phone - Work
Phone - Mobile*
Email  
   

CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
Are you currently employed?*   Yes  No
Employer  
Position  
Dates Employed  
From:
To:
Duties  
   

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT
If relevant, your recent position, other than your present employment.
   
Employer #1*
Position*
Dates Employed*
From:
To:
Duties*
Reason for Leaving*
   

REFEREES
Please list at least one person you have worked for that we can contact. You can also include one non-work referee if you wish.
   
Referree #1*  
Position*  
Company*  
Phone*  
   
Referree #2  
Position  
Company  
Phone  
   
Referree #3  
Position  
Company  
Phone  
   

I consent to Lucas Earthmovers seeking verbal or written information on a confidential basis about me from representatives of my previous employers and/or referees and authorise the information sought to be released, by those contacted, to Lucas Earthmovers for the purposes of ascertaining my suitability for the position I am applying for.
   

ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN AUSTRALIA
Are you an Australian Resident?*   Yes  No
If not, do you hold a current work permit? Yes  No 
   

DRIVER'S LICENCE
Do you hold a current Australian driver's licence?*   Yes  No 
If yes, in what categories?
Licence number
   

CIVIL QUALIFICATIONS
CITB No
White Card*   Yes  No 
Work-zone Traffic Management*   Yes  No 
First Aid Certificate   Yes  No 
Plant Operator Tickets
(If applying for these positions please fill in)
   
When could you commence employment?*  
   

HEALTH
Do you have any medical history or physical condition which may affect your performance of the inherent requirements of this position?*
  Yes  No

If yes please give details.
   
Have you previously made a Workers Compensation Claim?*   Yes  No 
If Yes, what was the nature of the injury?
Have you been cleared for normal duties?   Yes  No 
Have you ever been immunised for  
Tetanus? Yes  No 
Hepatitis B?Yes  No 
   
  • We require all applicants to have a health assessment, which includes testing for illicit drugs, prior to employment being confirmed.
  • Applicants are advised that Lucas Earthmovers has a Smoke Free Policy.  Smoking in Company offices and vehicles is prohibited.
 

RESUME UPLOAD

You can upload a resume document here if desired. Please make sure it is in Word or PDF format and is smaller than 3MB.

Please ensure your resume includes previous employment , education, training and any relevant qualifications you may have.
 

DECLARATION
I declare that to the best of my knowledge the answers in this application are correct. I understand that if any false or deliberately misleading information is given, or any material fact suppressed, I will not be accepted, or if I am employed, my employment will be terminated. I also understand that any offer of employment made is conditional on my obtaining a medical clearance through Lucas Earthmovers pre-employment medical and I consent and authorise the Company’s doctor to conduct an appropriate medical assessment (which may include testing for illicit drugs) and for the doctor to forward this information to the Company.