Underground Grader Operator | Flexible Rosters & Growth

Evolution Mining; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolution Mining is seeking a Grader Operator to support Ernest Henry underground operations. You will maintain underground roads, declines and working areas, operating graders and performing basic maintenance in a high-performing team.

Join a close-knit underground crew with opportunities to cover various roles, with a flexible roster including residential or FIFO arrangements from Brisbane, Townsville and Cairns.

Qualifications

• Current Manual Driver's Licence.
• RII competency in Grader Operations.
• Experience operating Caterpillar 140M graders or similar equipment.
• Experience maintaining haul roads, levelling road bases and managing drainage.
• Previous underground grading experience, ideally within decline operations.
• Strong communication skills, hazard awareness and commitment to safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate graders to maintain underground roads, declines, drainage and work areas.
• Carry out dust suppression activities and other roadway maintenance tasks.
• Conduct pre-start inspections and basic equipment maintenance.
• Identify and report equipment defects, hazards and operational risks.
• Support production activities including clean-up, loading and hauling tasks.
• Provide relief coverage across operational roles where trained and competent.

Skills

RII Grader Operations

Caterpillar 140M

Underground grading experience

Road maintenance

Hazard awareness

Safety focus

Job description

Evolution Mining is seeking a Grader Operator to support Ernest Henry underground operations. You will maintain underground roads, declines and working areas, operating graders and performing basic maintenance in a high-performing team.

Join a close-knit underground crew with opportunities to cover various roles, with a flexible roster including residential or FIFO arrangements from Brisbane, Townsville and Cairns.