FIFO MC Road Train Side Tipper Operator

6 days ago


Perth, Western Australia Merkanooka Haulage Full time $145,600 per year

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 190+ 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 an increase in our project scope , we are seeking experienced FIFO MC Road Train Side Tipper Operators (Self Loading) to join our team.

Job description:

  • 2/1 (your return flight paid-1 way) roster: FIFO from Perth, WA or FIFO to any Australian capital city, Newcastle, Townsville & Cairns, capital cities in NZ and 1 way to Bali, Thailand & the Philippines.
  • 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 & fully paid annual leave & sick pay
  • Kenworth T909, C509 & C510 Prime Movers
  • Self-loading with Komatsu WA600-6 and WA500-7  Loaders
  • Tipping on the Run at the Skyway/ROM

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

  • 18 months+ in a similar role and happy to work 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
  • Teamwork as a top priority and Respectful in caring for your prime mover & trailers
  • Mechanically minded and ability to change your own tyres
  • National Police Clearance or ability to obtain one (less than 12 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 @ 



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