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Haulage Operator Advanced

Fortescue·📍 Australia - Port Hedland·Posted 13 Aug 2026

Our Opportunity  Work Location: Fortescue’s Hedland Operations are located on the traditional lands of the Kariyarra people. Roster: 13D/15R - FIFO ex Perth Fortescue is seeking an experienced Haulage Operator Advanced to join our Rail Civil Maintenance team at Hedland Operations. In this role, you will support the wider Rail Network Maintenance Department by safely transporting earthmoving and rail maintenance machinery across the Fortescue rail network. Working remotely and often independently, you will be responsible for the safe loading, restraint, transport and unloading of equipment while ensuring compliance with fatigue management, mass management and Chain of Responsibility requirements. This is an opportunity for an experienced heavy haul operator who takes pride in safe operations, communicates effectively and can confidently manage their workload with minimal supervision. Key Responsibilities  Safely load, transport, deliver and unload earthmoving and rail maintenance machinery across the Fortescue rail network. Secure all equipment in accordance with approved load restraint practices and relevant legislative requirements. Manage vehicle mass and weight distribution to ensure loads are compliant and transported safely. Comply with Chain of Responsibility, fatigue management, Heavy Vehicle Accreditation and Fortescue requirements. Maintain effective communication with supervisors, maintenance teams, planners and other key stakeholders while working remotely. Complete all activities in accordance with Fortescue’s Health, Safety and Environment policies, procedures and work instructions. Qualifications and Experience  Minimum 5 years’ operational experience driving Road Ranger prime movers across a variety of off-road terrains. Demonstrated float and heavy haul experience transporting oversized plant and equipment. Previous experience within the mining or heavy haul industry, ideally in a FIFO/camp environment. Strong knowledge of fatigue management, Chain of Responsibility, load restraint and mass management requirements. Current MC Driver’s Licence, with the ability to obtain a Commercial Driver’s Medical and pass a CAT 3 Rail Medical. Strong communication and time-management skills, with the ability to work safely and independently, prioritise competing demands and demonstrate initiative. About Us  Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever. Our Commitment  Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. https://fortescue.com/careers Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub. Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.

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