Heavy Diesel Fitter

About the role

Aeris Resources is recruiting Heavy Diesel Fitters for its Tritton Copper Operations, a long-life copper mine near Nyngan and Cobar in central New South Wales. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will repair and maintain an extensive fleet of trucks, loaders, drills and underground equipment across the mine site. The position is permanent and full time.

Key responsibilities

• Repair and maintain trucks, loaders, drills and other underground equipment across the mine site
• Work within the maintenance team under the Maintenance Supervisor

Required profile

• Heavy vehicle fitter trade qualifications
• Demonstrated experience in underground mining working on heavy machinery or a similar field
• Self-motivated and team-oriented approach
• Australian working rights, either permanent residency or citizenship

Required skills

• Well-developed fault-finding skills
• High standard of work quality
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Air-conditioning accreditation and experience highly regarded

What we offer

• Competitive salary package with an incentive program
• 7:7 rotating continuous roster with 12-hour shifts
• Remote residential allowance and DIDO allowance for eligible employees
• Paid parental leave for all part-time and full-time employees, shareable between parents
• Free and confidential counselling through the Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts and benefits with private health insurance, salary packaging and travel services

Applicants may be asked to undergo a pre-employment medical and police check, and only those with valid Australian working rights will be considered.