Tyre Fitter

Tyre Fitter - Lake Vermont

Job ID 931549
Job Type Permanent Full Time
Location Australia - Dysart, QLD
Categories Trade - Tyre fitter

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Make you mark with Thiess

Every day, all around the world, Thiess supports and celebrates our people. We recognise talent and reward transparency. We champion diversity and embrace change. 

Join us. Hone your skills and develop new ones. take on big challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration and empowerment.  

Thiess is the place to make things happen. 

About the Role

Work as a Tyre Fitter at Thiess' Lake Vermont Coal Project in Dysart, QLD, reporting to the Tyre Supervisor. This full-time role follows a 7/7 rotating roster with 12.5-hour shifts.

Your responsibilities include:
- Removing, fitting, and repairing tyres, rims, and wheel assemblies on heavy mining equipment
- Conducting regular tyre inflation checks, adjusting pressures, and reporting to the supervisor
- Sourcing technical information from manuals, bulletins, and computer systems
- Taking proactive measures to prevent equipment non-conformance and addressing quality issues
- Adhering to site procedures and providing solutions through designated channels

About You

- Certificate II in Automotive Tyre Service Technology AUR21920 or AUR21916
- Minimum 2 years' experience as a Tyre Fitter
- Experience in the mining, heavy earthmoving, or hydraulic excavator industry
- HR driver's license (preferred)
- Coal Board Medical
- Standard 11
- Strong time management, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to perform intensive manual labour outside

What Thiess Can Do for You

- Permanent full-time position with an even time roster
- Full camp facilities and living out of camp allowance (if applicable)
- Commitment to Training and Professional Development opportunities
- Corporate discounts on health insurance (Medibank), travel, and retail products

About us

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  

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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 opportunity 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.

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