Location: Mackay & Coalfields
Classification: Mining, Resources & Energy > Maintenance & Fault Diagnosis
Work type: Full time, Permanent
An prospect is available for an experienced Tyre Fitter to join an established open cut coal operation in the Bowen Basin on a permanent full time basis.
The role involves tyre fitting, changeouts and maintenance across the mobile fleet, working as part of the site maintenance team.
The role
- Permanent full time position with staff conditions
- Salary package plus superannuation
- 7/7 Roster
- BIBO or DIDO Townsville or Mackay
- Camp accommodation, meals and site transport provided
- Annual leave, sick leave and ongoing training support
Responsibilities
- Tyre and rim changeouts on haul trucks, loaders, dozers, graders and light vehicles
- Fitting, removal and repair of OTR tyres in the field and in the workshop
- Operation of tyre handlers and associated equipment
- Pressure checks, inflations and routine tyre inspections
- Rim and wheel component inspection, servicing and assembly
- Tyre condition monitoring, wear reporting and record keeping
- Assisting with fleet servicing tasks as required
- Compliance with site isolation, tagging and the Coal Mining Safety and Health Act and Regulation
Requirements
- Demonstrated OTR tyre fitting experience on a mine site
- Tyre Handler operation experience
- Current C class driver's licence
- Coal Board Medical, current or willing to obtain
- Standard 11 Generic Induction, current or willing to obtain
- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screen
Desirable
- Certificate III in Automotive Tyre Servicing Technology (Heavy Vehicle) or equivalent
- HR or HC licence
- Experience with 777, 785 or larger haul truck classes
- Working at Heights, Confined Space or EWP tickets
- Forklift and plant operating tickets
- Trade assistant or HD Fitter support experience