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 300+ 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 project expansions and new trucks arriving to sites in the Goldfields , we are seeking additional experienced On Road/Off Road -FIFO MC Road Train Side Tipper Operators (Self Loading) to join our team.
We will pay 1 flight (direct where available) on a 2/1 roster from Sydney, Newcastle, Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra, Brisbane, Cairns, Townsville, Hobart, Launceston, Burnie & Darwin, flying with Virgin or Qantas.
We now offer 1 flight (direct where available) on a 2/1 roster to various airports across Southeast Asia (e.g. Bali/Thailand/Philippines & Vietnam) Christchurch & Auckland.
Job description:
Start now or in September/October (or chat with us now and we will hold a role for you)
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2/1 roster (one flight paid)
Day and night shift
Annual salary of $145,600 plus superannuation (on all hours)
Get paid every week regardless if you are rostered on or on R & R
Full pay (12 hours) for stand down periods
Permanent opportunity with weekly pay
Kenworth T909, C509 & C510 Prime Movers
Self-loading with Komatsu WA600-6 and WA500-7 Loaders (prior self loading skills are essential)
Tipping on the Run at the ROM (experience necessary)
To be considered for this role, successful applicants will possess/provide:
18 months+ in a similar role and happy to work on and/or off road
MC Drivers Licence (unrestricted)
18 Speed Road Ranger manual gearbox experience essential
Ability to self load with a WA 500/WA600 or similar experience essential
Safety focused
Great communicator who enjoys working solo and as part of a happy team
Respect & Teamwork as a top priority and care for your prime mover & trailers
Mechanically minded and ability to change your own tyres
National Police Clearance or ability to obtain one (less than 6 months old)
Current and contactable references
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].
