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 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.

- Have you always wanted to get into the mines but thought I don't have the right skills? If you have a MC license (Open & Unrestricted) & 5+ years in a 18-speed Road Ranger, then we welcome your application
- Are you a team player, love listening to advice and learning new things, then we welcome your application
- Are you a protected operator with a good driving career history behind you, then we welcome your application

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 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 safe and comfortable working environment.

Couple that with welcoming & experienced crews and our knowledgeable & supportive Site & Head Office management team, Merkanooka Haulage are understandably an employer of choice within the haulage and mining industries.

Due to 2 internal promotions, we are seeking additional Water Cart Operators to work with us on a 2/1 roster on teams across the Goldfields.

We welcome current watercart operators or those with a background in farming, livestock or logging seeking a start in the mining haulage industry.

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

Job description:

· Immediate start or join us next month

· 2/1 roster - FIFO from Perth to site

· Day and night shift

· Annual salary of $133,952 plus superannuation (on all hours)

· Get paid every week regardless of if you are rostered on or on R & R

· Full pay (12 hours) for stand down periods

· Permanent opportunity with weekly pay

· Kenworth T909, C509 & C510 Prime Movers (All Manuals)

· Operating double or triple road train watercarts

· Full mine road coverage (on & off road)

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

· 5 + years driving experience + and happy to work on or off road

· MC Drivers License (unrestricted) – Mandatory

· 18 Speed Road Ranger manual gearbox experience essential

· Experience in driving with double trailers (minimum) or triples

· 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

· 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 @ rec••••••••@merkanooka.com.au.

📌 Watercart Operators - 2/1 roster - New Opportunities (Perth)
🏢 Merkanooka Haulage
📍 Perth