Tyre Fitter | Surface Coal Mine | Permanent

Location: Mackay & Coalfields Classification: Mining, Resources & Energy > Maintenance & Fault Diagnosis Work type: Full time, Permanent

An opportunity 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