DRD Group is seeking experienced Grader Operators with strong production mining experience to join operations across Fortescue sites in the Pilbara. Up to $65hr based on experience.

The Role
You will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of graders within a large-scale open-pit mining environment, including:

- Haul road construction and maintenance
- Pit floor and working area maintenance
- Berm, windrow and drainage work
- Maintaining roads to required operating standards
- Operating safely around heavy mobile equipment
- Completing pre-starts and reporting equipment defects
- Working to site safety procedures and production requirements

About You
To be considered, you will ideally have:

- 3+ years' grader operating experience in production mining
- Demonstrated experience operating CAT 16M, 18M and 24M graders
- Strong haul road maintenance experience
- Previous experience within large-scale iron ore operations
- Current Australian driver's license
- Grader competency/ticket such as RIIMPO324E - Conduct Civil Construction Grader Operations, or equivalent competency
- Current VOCs highly regarded
- GPS/machine guidance experience advantageous




- Autonomous mining setting experience highly regarded
- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screen

What's On Offer

- FIFO from Perth
- Competitive casual hourly rates
- Ongoing employment opportunities
- Day and night shift operations
- Work with modern heavy mining equipment
- Support from the DRD Group mobilisation and recruitment team

RESPECTFULLY AUSTRALIAN WORKING RIGHTS ONLY

For more information about this opportunity, please click APPLY or contact Rebecca on 08 94374400 or via email on [email protected]

DRD Group is a specialist recruitment provider renowned for recruiting quality project teams on major projects within the Energy, Resources, Defense, Renewables and Infrastructure sectors.

DRD Group embraces a diverse workforce culture and encourages female and Indigenous applicants to apply. All work assignments are subject to successful completion of a medical, drug and alcohol screen plus verification of all original certifications and qualifications.

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📌 Grader Operator (Western Australia)
🏢 DRD Group
📍 Western Australia