Underground Grader Operator

About us

From humble beginnings in 2011, Evolution Mining is now a leading gold producer, operating six mines across Australia and Canada. Enacting our vision to be inspired people creating a premier global gold company, we are indeed a bold team with a bright future. Our operational diversity offers our employees access to many experiences and career opportunities within the one company. So, whether you choose to work at one of our underground or open pit operations, explore for our future as part of our Discovery team, or join our Group Office, we know you'll have a bright future with us.

At Mungari

At Mungari, now with a mine life through to 2038, our people have a longer future with opportunities to grow. With underground and open pit mining, and an expansion of the processing plant completed, the operational diversity and unique work experience is great for building and uplifting careers. Located in the Western Australia Goldfields, you can choose what suits your priorities. Work an attractive fly-in/fly out (FIFO) roster from Perth or live local and enjoy our close-knit communities and local lifestyles in Kalgoorlie.

Your Benefits

At Evolution, we support, develop and reward everyone who chooses to be a part of our bright future. Your benefits include relocation assistance, salary packaging (i.e. novated car leasing, remote area housing), life insurance and income protection, quarterly performance bonuses, employee share scheme, referral bonuses, recognition program, study assistance, discounted health insurance and local employee benefits.

This roster is 7:7 and a 12 hour day. Residential Kalgoorlie or FIFO from Perth.

About the role

We're on the lookout for a hands-on Underground Grader Operator who's ready to roll up their sleeves and help keep things moving underground. You'll be working alongside a solid crew, keeping the decline and other areas of the mine in top shape, and making sure the gear's running sweet.

Reporting to the Underground Shift Boss, you'll be a key part of hitting shift targets and keeping the site safe and productive. Conduct pre starts on equipment prior to operation.

• Initiate and participate in equipment handovers with Underground Shift Supervisor and cross shift operator.
• Safe, efficient, and productive operation of underground grader.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and be innovative in selecting, using, and improving the correct procedure, process, or technique to solve problems, execute tasks and safely operate the grader.
• Operate equipment to Best Practice to minimise damage on equipment.
• Provide assistance to other mining operators as and when required.
• Coach new and/or inexperienced operators.
• Maintain roads and drains to a high standard.
• Report any observed hazards.
• Conduct manual scaling technique as required.
• Share knowledge and/or experiences with crew and/or management.

About you

• Current unrestricted "C" Class WA manual driver's licence
• At least 12 months behind the wheel of a grader - bonus points if it's a 14M
• Know your way around general mine services and safe work practices
• Can communicate clearly - written and verbal
• Familiar with JSA systems and how to use them

At Evolution, as our name suggests, change and transformation is in our DNA. We want the Evolution experience to be your career highlight. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce that represents the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We are focused on keeping our people safe and healthy and creating sustainable value in an environmentally and socially responsible way. Join our bold team to start your next exciting chapter.

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