Auto Electrician

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 founder James remains hands on in our business daily continuing the family feel and values.

Here atMerkanooka Haulageour corefocusison the caresupportand career developmentofour employees. Our culture is based aroundfostering an enthusiasm for hard work client satisfaction and our staffs engagement in a non-toxic and enjoyable working environment.

Many of our 300 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.

Ourunrivalled workplace culture competitive rates and with aknowledgeable andsupportive Site & Head Office management team Merkanooka Haulage arean employer of choice within the haulage and mining industries.

We pride ourselves on a modern well-maintained fleet and an open and respectful work culture.

To support the growth of our existing projects in the Goldfields we are seeking an experiencedFIFO Auto-Electricianto join the team on either an 8/6 or 2/1 roster (your choice of roster).

Read our Seek reviews to understand what our employees feel about working with us.

You will join an existing/new crew of 2 Leading Hands 12 HD Fitters Apprentice Fitters and a crew of Service Personnel Tyre Fitter & Trades Assistants.

Job Offerings:

Permanent full-time opportunity on a long-term project

We offer an attractive hourly rate plus superannuation on all hours worked (12.5)

Day/Night shifts

2/1 roster Perth or we offer one flight paid to any major Capital City in Australia plus Cairns Newcastle Townsville Launceston Burnie NZ Capital Cities Bali Thailand and the Philippines.

Weekly pay

Paid annual leave & sick pay

Duties & Responsibilities:

Focus on maintaining/repairing our fleet of Kenworth Prime Movers Bruce Rock/Roadwest/Boomerang Trailers Komatsu Loaders/Graders & Light Vehicles

Actively participate in promoting and upholding our positive approach to safety

Respectful & honest communication with Leading Hands and your fellow team members

Maintain compliance to service schedule and ensure compliance with all necessary paperwork

You will be responsible for the maintenance service and repair of:

Kenworths C509 and T909

Bruce Rock/Roadwest/Boomerang Trailers

Komatsu WA500/600 Wheel Loaders

Komatsu GD655 Graders

Service Truck

Toyota Light Vehicles

To be considered for this role successful applicants will possess or able to obtain the following:

Prior experience in maintaining Heavy Plant equipment in a mining/haulage environment especially in Prime Movers Trailers Loaders & Graders

Cert III in Automotive Electrical Technology

Air Conditioning Ticket/Refrigerant handling license (Australian recognised)

C Class Manual Drivers License

Ability to pass a pre-employment medical

National Police Clearance orability to obtain one

Must hold Australian working rights