At Westfill, we're always building, and that means building the best crew too.
We're looking for experienced Underground Nippers / Truck Drivers to join our FIFO team and play a pivotal role on the crew.
What's in it for you?
Whether it's great pay, balance or career growth, with us you can:
- Earn $600 to $660 per shift plus super on all hours worked
- Work full-time, permanent, on a 2:2 lifestyle roster that gives you real time at home
- Enjoy ongoing project work, with fortnightly pay
- Pick up a $1,000 cash bonus when you refer a friend
- Train and upskill with paid OEM training and development opportunities
- Be a valued team member, never just a number
- Work with approachable, experienced management who are hands-on and have done the job themselves
The job Day To Day, You'll
- Keep jumbos running by assisting with repairs and minimising downtime
- Help the jumbo operator install bolts and mesh for ground support
- Operate an underground dump truck when required, following mine plans and instructions
- Complete pre-start inspections before operating equipment
- Keep the mining team supplied with the equipment and materials they need
- Assist underground operators and the service crew as required
- Keep the work area tidy and safe, record shift report data on time and take part in shift changeover
What you need The Essentials
- Minimum 1 year's underground mining experience in both nipper and truck roles (essential)
- Demonstrated experience operating underground articulated dump trucks or equivalent
- LV and Manual Scaling tickets or RPLs
- Current valid manual driver's license (essential)
- Full Australian working rights (essential)
- WA-based and available for FIFO (essential)
- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
- A proactive, team-oriented attitude, able to work autonomously and committed to safety policies and procedures
- Ability to cope with a physically challenging environment
Ready to get stuck in? If you have what it takes and want a outstanding opportunity with a great crew, hit APPLY NOW. We'd love to hear from you. While we're always developing our teams, this position does require previous underground experience, so we're not able to consider entry-level applicants at the moment. Keep an eye on our other roles, we'd love to see you down the track.
If you don't live in Western Australia your application is welcome, but just a heads up - this role is FIFO from Perth only.
Our team personally reviews every resume, shortlisting the best matches based on the trade, tickets and experience details you provide. We'll be in touch if you're shortlisted.