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, 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 working environment.

Many of our 200+ 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 and with a knowledgeable and supportive Site & Head Office management team, Merkanooka Haulage are an employer of choice within the haulage and mining industries.

To understand more about us please read our reviews on Seek.com.au

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

To support the recent award of a new contract at Mt Morgan (Goldfields), we are seeking 2 experienced FIFO Grader Operators to join the team on an 2/1 roster.

We offer 1 flight paid for a 2/1 roster to all major cities in Australia as well as Newcastle, Townsville, Launceston & Burnie. We also offer 1 flight from Perth to major cities in New Zealand as well as Bali (Denpasar), Thailand (Bangkok) and the Philippines (Manila).

Job Offerings

Permanent full-time opportunity on a long-term project

$145,600 annually plus superannuation on all hours worked

1 week Day/1 week Night shift work

12.5 hour working day

Weekly pay even when you are on R & R

Paid annual leave (20 days) & sick pay (10 days)

Stand down pay (12 hrs)

Wednesday fly in/out day

Flight points accrued with your Virgin & Qantas travel

To be considered for this role, successful applicants will possess the following:

GD655-7 Grader experience with 3 years+ preferably from a mining haul or shire road maintenance or construction environment

Enjoy working in a team environment where you and your crew all support each other

Full Australian working rights & National Police Clearance

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

We do not require the assistance of recruitment agencies currently thank you.