Underground Grader Operator

Rashi Joshi; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals provided

Accommodation provided

Flights from Cairns provided

Job summary

Rashi Joshi is seeking an Experienced Underground Grader Operator to maintain underground haul roads, declines, drainage, and working areas to support safe and efficient mining operations.

You will also assist with dust suppression activities, conduct routine equipment inspections, and support other underground production tasks when required. Rotating 8/6/7/7 roster with day and night shifts; meals, accommodation and flights from Cairns provided.

Qualifications

• Underground grader operating experience required.
• Experience with Caterpillar 140M graders or equivalent.
• Experience maintaining haul roads, bases, and drainage.

Responsibilities

• Maintain underground haul roads, declines, drainage, and working areas.
• Assist with dust suppression and routine equipment inspections.
• Support other underground production tasks as needed.

Skills

underground grader operating

Caterpillar 140M graders

haul roads and drainage

Education

RII Grader Competency

Job description

Experienced Underground Grader Operators required for a mine site in North West QLD

Your new company Join a reputable underground mining operation with a strong focus on safety, teamwork, and operational excellence.

This is an opportunity to secure a long-term role within a high-performing production team at a modern underground mine.

Your new role

We are seeking an experienced Underground Grader Operator to maintain underground haul roads, declines, drainage, and working areas to support safe and efficient mining operations.

You will also assist with dust suppression activities, conduct routine equipment inspections, and support other underground production tasks when required.

This role is working on a rotating 8/6/7/7 roster, both day and night shifts, with all meals, accommodation and flights from Cairns provided.

DIDO opportunities are available for local Mt Isa/Cloncurry residents.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Previous underground grader operating experience
• Experience operating Caterpillar 140M series graders or similar
• Demonstrated experience maintaining haul roads, road bases, and drainage systems
• Current RII Grader Competency
• Current Manual Driver’s Licence

What you get in return

• Casual position to start with, with the opportunity for a permanent position for the right person
• Long-term opportunity with a well-established underground operation
• Supportive and safety-focused team culture
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Modern equipment and professional working environment