Grader Operator
- Operate grader and water cart in underground mine environment.
- Maintain safe and efficient underground road conditions.
- Assist mining team with grading and watering of operational areas.
- Come work with a well-established Gold Mining company
- Ongoing Career development opportunities
- Roster on offer is 14:14 roster from Perth
The Grader Operator is responsible for providing a quality and timely grading and watering service in the underground mine environment
Vault Minerals Limited is a leading intermediate gold producer listed on the ASX, with a diversified portfolio of operating assets across Western Australia and Canada. Formerly known as Red 5 Limited, the company rebranded to Vault Minerals in September 2024 to reflect its scale, strength, and growth ambitions.
Darlot Site Overview
With over a century of mining history, Darlot is a cornerstone operation of Vault Minerals Limited producing high-grade gold production. The Darlot mine is located about 900 km northeast of Perth and 121 km north of Leonora, in the Goldfields Region of Western Australia.
The Grader Operator is responsible for providing a quality and timely grading and watering service in the underground mine environment. The purpose of the role is to maintain safe and efficient underground road conditions to support operational targets.
What we offer:
- This position will be offered on an 14:14 FIFO roster from Perth
- An hour flight time from Perth to Leonora and Virgin Velocity Frequent flyer points
- Competitive Salary on a fortnightly pay cycle
- Referral program allowing you to earn up to $6,000 for referring new employees
- Career development opportunities and great company culture
- Paid parental leave
Key responsibilities of this role will include:
- Grade and water underground roadways to maintain safe operating conditions for trucks and mobile equipment.
- Assist the mining team by ensuring development and production areas are appropriately graded and watered.
- Ensure grader and water cart are maintained in clean and serviceable condition.
- Perform basic maintenance and preventative inspections to identify defects early.
- Operate grader/water cart to specified plans and instructions provided by the Supervisor.
- Communicate activities clearly over two-way radios to maintain safe operations.
- Assist with the clean-up of spillages and grading of uneven surfaces into safe areas.
About you:
- Minimum 1 year experience in UG operations operating a grader and or water cart
- WA Driver's License (manual C Class)
- Dangerous Goods Security Card (DGSC)
- Senior First Aid
- Working at Heights
Additional Benefits:
Paywise offers the following employee benefits to Vault Minerals employees;
o Novated Lease Vehicles
o Salary Sacrifice - Trade tools, FIFO Travel, Self Education
Our Recruitment Process:
As part of our recruitment process, we require a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screen and a National Police Clearance.
If you would like to join us on our growth journey, please apply now.
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