Established in 2011, Merkanooka Haulage is a WA-based family-owned haulage and mining contractor, specialising in bulk haulage, civil works, crusher feed and mine site services. Our founder James remains hands on in our business daily, continuing the family feel and values.

Here at Merkanooka Haulage our core focus is on the care, safe operations, support and career development of our employees. Our culture is based around fostering an enthusiasm for hard work, client satisfaction and our staff’s engagement in a non-toxic and enjoyable working environment.

Many of our 150+ employees have over 5+ years of tenure with us and have helped us to grow and develop Merkanooka to what it is today, whilst advancing their careers and expertise in the business.

Our unrivalled workplace culture, competitive rates, modern fleet and with a knowledgeable and supportive Site & Head Office management team, Merkanooka Haulage are an employer of choice within the haulage and mining industries.

We pride ourselves on a modern well-maintained fleet and an open and respectful work culture.

Feel free to read our Seek reviews to see what our employees think about working with us.

Due to a several promotions (4) of existing Watercart Operators to Road Train Operators on 3 sites across the Goldfields, we are seeking additional experienced FIFO MC Watercart Operators (Double & Triples) to join our teams.

We are happy to hear from experienced watercart operators or those with a background in farming or logging seeking a start in the mining haulage industry.

Job description:

· Immediate start or start in August/September

· 2/1 roster (return flight paid to any major capital city Eastern States) or FIFO from Perth to site

· Day and night shift

· Annual salary of $133,952 plus superannuation (on all hours)

· Get paid every week regardless of if you are rostered on or on R & R

· Full pay (12 hours) for stand down periods

· Permanent opportunity with weekly pay & fully paid annual leave & sick pay

· Kenworth T909, C509 & C510 Prime Movers (All Manuals)

· Operating double or triple road train watercarts

· Full mine road coverage (on & off road)

· Opportunity to be trained up to a Road Train Operator/Self loading & Tipping on the Run

To be considered for this role, successful applicants will possess/provide:

· 5 + years driving experience + and happy to work on or off road

· MC Drivers License (unrestricted) – Mandatory

· 18 Speed Road Ranger manual gearbox experience essential

· Experience in driving with double trailers (minimum)

· Safety focused

· Great communicator who enjoys working solo and as part of a happy team

· Teamwork as a top priority and Respectful in caring for your prime mover & trailers

· Mechanically minded and ability to change your own tyres

· Must hold Australian working rights

Successful candidates must be able to obtain a National Police Clearance, pass a pre-employment and commercial drivers medical including a drug and alcohol screen.

If this role, our business practices, and your experience meet the above requirements, we welcome you to APPLY today. Any questions, feel free to email Clio @ [email protected].