Make you mark with Thiess

Everyday, 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

As our next Tyre Fitter reporting to the Tyre Supervisor, you will work collaboratively towards delivering high-quality solutions and results.

The Lake Vermont Coal Project is situated in Dysart, North Queensland. You will work a 7/7 rotating roster 12.5 hour shifts.

As a Tyre Fitter your role will be to:

• Remove and fit rims and wheel assemblies on heavy earthmoving mining equipment as required 
• Remove, repair and refit tyres and wheel assemblies on heavy earthmoving mining equipment as required 
• Perform regular tyre inflation pressure checks, adjust and report to supervisor 
• Source technical information from available reference manuals, technical bulletins, and computer-based systems 
• Initiate actions to prevent the occurrence of equipment non-conformance, identify and record any equipment quality problems, initiate, recommend, or provide solutions through designated channels 
• Be able to work in accordance with the site's procedures. 

About you

To be considered for this role you are required to have;

• Cert 2 – Automotive Tyre Service Technology AUR21920 or AUR21916
• Minimum of two years’ experience working as a tyre fitter 
• HR drivers licence preferable 
• Post-trade experience working in the mining and heavy earthmoving industry, or hydraulic excavator industry 
• HR Drivers licence (advantageous, not a pre requisite)
• Standard 11
• Coal Board Medical
• Effective time management skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to complete intensive manual labour outside
• Effective communication skills

What Thiess can do for you

• Thiess provided flights from Brisbane
• Up to $10,000 per year in retention attendance bonuses (conditions apply)
• Up to $4,000 per 6 months in Individual Target/Production Coal KPIs (conditions apply)
• Permanent full-time positions
• Even time roster
• Full camp facilities provided
• Living out of camp allowance, if applicable
• Thiess’ commitment to training & developing
• Salary sacrifice options – Flights & novated leasing
• Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & 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 http://thiess.com/makeyourmark 

Should you require assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at hiring@thiess.com

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.

To apply for this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button.