_{19th October, 2026}

Karlayura Personnel is currently seeking experienced Production Grader Operators for FIFO opportunities across Fortescue (FMG) mine sites in the Pilbara, WA.
We are looking for skilled operators with proven open-pit production mining experience who are confident operating large CAT graders in busy mining environments.
What's on Offer

• Pay Rate: $70 per hour
• Roster: 2:1 and 2:2 FIFO rosters
• Location: FMG Mine Sites – Pilbara, WA
• Shift pattern: One week of day shifts followed by one week of night shifts
• Supportive and safety-focused working environment

Key Responsibilities

• Operate CAT 16M, 18M and 24M graders in open-pit production environments.
• Carry out haul road maintenance, grading and road repairs.
• Maintain pit floors, ramps, dumps and stockpile areas.
• Complete road shaping, levelling and surface preparation.
• Work safely around large production dump trucks, excavators and other heavy mobile equipment.
• Conduct daily pre-start inspections and report equipment defects.
• Follow all site safety procedures and operational requirements.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 2–3 years' experience in open-pit production mining (candidates with at least 12 months' relevant experience may be considered).
• Proven operating experience on CAT 16M, 18M or 24M graders.
• Previous haul road maintenance and production mining experience.
• Current C-Class Driver's Licence.
• Current National Police Clearance (NPC) – Mandatory.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol screening.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and equipment care.
• Previous FMG, Rio Tinto, BHP or other major production mining experience highly regarded.

Please note: Applicants must have relevant production mining grader experience. Civil construction experience alone will not meet the requirements for these positions.

About Karlayura Personnel Karlayura Personnel is a proudly Indigenous-owned recruitment and labour hire company committed to creating meaningful employment opportunities and supporting a skilled, diverse workforce across the Australian mining and resources sector.

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