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 founders, James & Marika remain hands on in our business daily, continuing the family feel and values.

Here atMerkanooka Haulageour corefocusison the care,safe operations, supportand career developmentofour employees. Our culture is based aroundfostering an enthusiasm for hard work, client satisfaction and our staff’s engagement in a non-toxic and enjoyable working environment.

Many of our 350+ 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.

Here are some of the things our employees have said about us:

"I love it here. I have been shown what’s expected of me and then left to do my job as a professional driver. There is no micromanagement and the blokes/girls are great. Great supervisors too. Thanks, I am so happy that I chose to join the Merkanooka team. "

"It’s an awesome place to work and 99% are great people. I’m really enjoying it and I’m glad I trusted my gut when I spoke to you."

"Yes, everything is great, crew and management team are awesome thank you"

We pride ourselves on genuinely being a people focused business.

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

Our weekly pay (yes, you even get paid on R & R) provides security to you and your family, superannuation on all hours means you are investing in your future, and our modern fleet is well maintained offering you a protected and comfortable working environment.

Couple that with welcoming & experienced crews and our knowledgeable & supportive Site & Head Office management team,



Merkanooka Haulage areunderstandably an employer of choice within the haulage and mining industries.

We areseeking an additional experiencedTyre Fitter (OTR qualified preferably) to join ourteam at Genesis on a 2/1 roster .

On a 2/1 roster, we will pay 1 flight (direct where available) 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.

Duties & Responsibilities

- Focus on the removal and replacement of tyres across the fleet (Our drivers change their own RT tyres), our Kenworth Fleet and Trailers whilst working on tyre fitting duties on our Earthmoving Equipment (Komatsu - Graders/Loaders), Service Trucks, LV's as required
- Remove and replace wheel assemblies
- Wash & Inspect Rims
- Stripping & Fitting new tyres
- Confident using an automated tyre machine
- Actively participate in promoting and upholding our positive approach to safety
- Respectful & honest communication with Leading Hands and your fellow team members
- Maintain compliance to service schedule and ensure compliance with all necessary paperwork

You will be responsible for the tyre repair on:

- Kenworth C509, C510 and T909
- Komatsu WA500/600 & 900 Wheel Loaders
- Service Trucks
- Toyota Light Vehicles

To be considered for this role, successful applicants will possess or able to obtain the following:

- Prior experience (3yrs+) in Tyre Fitting with at least 6+ months in a Mining/Civil environment
- Certificate 11 in Automotive Tyre Servicing Technology with OTR
- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical
- National Police Clearance orability to obtain one
- Must hold permanent Australian working rights
- Manual Drivers License

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