About the role
- Get paid mine site rates while working in our off-site rebuild facility!
Thiess is looking for Diesel Fitters to fill positions at our off-site rebuild facility at Mt Thorley
This role will suit someone looking for a role that is predominately a dayshift Monday to Friday position where they will not be required to travel to or work on a mine site.
Alternatively, it will also suit someone looking to get a start as a Heavy Vehicle Mechanic in the mining industry as Thiess can provide a pathway into a site-based role for candidates looking to upskill.
In this role, you will:
1. Assist with machine overhauls and component change out
2. Carry out general repairs and servicing
3. Carry out the necessary work to ensure equipment is mine-site and MDG15 compliant
About you
All experience levels are encouraged to apply, however, this position will ideally suit someone who has experience maintaining the following machinery:
4. Caterpillar off-highway trucks
5. Caterpillar tracked and ancillary equipment
6. Komatsu tracked equipment
7. On-highway rigid trucks i.e. Volvo, Hino etc
You will have:
8. Relevant Trade Certificate - Diesel Fitter, Heavy Vehicle Mechanic, Plant Mechanic or similar
9. Class 'C' Drivers licence
10. Post-trade experience working in the mining and heavy earth moving industry
11. Attention to detail
12. Experience in general maintenance, diagnosis, component changed outs and servicing of heavy earth moving equipment
13. Self motivation and a strong work ethic
What Thiess can do for you
14. Permanent full-time positions - workshop based
15. Competitive rates
16. Overtime available with overtime rates paid
17. 5 weeks annual leave
18. Participation in the Black Coal Long Service Leave Scheme
19. Thiess’ commitment to training & development
20. Salary sacrifice options – novated leasing
21. Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products.