Make your mark with Thiess
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About The Role
We are seeking experienced
Road Train Diesel Fitterslooking for a permanent opportunity to join our dynamic maintenance team in Collinsville.
Our teams deliver mining excellence with uncompromising safety and environmental standards and we are looking forward to continuing our long-term relationships across our mine sites.
As aRoad Train Diesel Fitteryou will be responsible for maintaining, diagnosing and repairing modern on-highway prime movers and road train trailer configurations.
You will work both in workshop and field environments to ensure fleet availability and compliance with NHVR and site requirements.
As a Road Train Diesel Fitter, you will report through to theMaintenance Supervisorwhere your role will be:
Advanced diagnostics and repair of up-to-date diesel engines (Cummins, CAT, Detroit, etc.)
Maintenance of:
Transmissions (manual, AMT, Allison)
Driveline and differential systems
Air brake systems, ABS/EBS
Inspection and repair of multi-combination trailers (A-Double, B-Double, Triple)
Suspension systems (airbag & mechanical)
Hydraulic tipping systems
Electrical and CAN bus fault finding
Conduct roadworthy and compliance inspections
Attend breakdowns and perform safe field repairs
About The You
To be successful in this role you are required to have:
Trade qualified Diesel Fitter / Heavy Vehicle Mechanic (Cert III)
Minimum 5 years heavy vehicle experience
Proven experience with road train configurations




Strong diagnostic capability (OEM software experience desirable)
Solid understanding of NHVR compliance and Chain of Responsibility
Ability to work autonomously and safely
Desirable
HR or MC licence
Brake inspection accreditation
Welding/fabrication capability
A genuine interest in building a career with Thiess
What Thiess Can Do For You
Permanent fulltime positions
Competitive rate together with retention/attendance bonuses (conditions apply)
Even time, lifestyle 7/7 Day shift only roster – 12hr shifts
BIBO provided from Townsville
Camp accommodation inclusive of meals provided
Thiess' commitment to training & development
Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products
Stable fleet with structured maintenance programs
Supportive leadership team
The opportunity to influence reliability improvements
Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining.
The pioneering spirit of our founders – the legendary Thiess brothers – is our legacy and inspires our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change.
At Thiess, you will have the opportunity to play a part in the global energy transition.
We are growing our commodities portfolio to include metals and minerals critical to the energy transition and developing services to enable sustainable mining.




We're creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing, and continuous learning – supporting our people to contribute to Thiess' success and continued growth in sustainable mining.
We'll support you to hone your skills and develop new ones, take on challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration, and empowerment.
We offer our people ongoing technical training and development opportunities so they can reach their full potential.
We also invest in the workforce of the future, with a range of programs for people starting their careers.
We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of everyone matters always.
We're focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included, and empowered.
Learn more
Should you require assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at ***email_hidden***
Thiess follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check and a medical assessment.
These checks are essential to your application, and your recruiter will support you through the process.
How To Apply
This role is an chance to take the next step in your career.
With our culture of recognition, development, and a stimulating and satisfying work environment, there is no better time to join Thiess.
To apply for this role, please click the 'Apply' button or the link below.
Thiess follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check and a medical assessment.
These checks are essential to your application, and your recruiter will support you through the process.

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