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Thiess is seeking experienced Servicepersons for permanent employment opportunities working on our Caval Ridge & Peak Downs coal mining project. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will work collaboratively towards delivering high-quality solutions and results.

To be considered, it is essential to have R11SAM212E Service mine plant and equipment SOA & previous service truck operating experience working at an open cut coal mine in the past 2 years

A typical day

• Service heavy earthmoving equipment
• Conduct refuelling operations
• Assist fitters where required
• Ensure good housekeeping standards are maintained at all times
• General workshop duties

What's in it for you

• $54.62 hourly rate + $4.79 per hour allowance - Industry leading rates!
• Access to fully funded chartered flights provided by Thiess (Conditions Apply, based on current agreed capacity) 
• Permanent Thiess shirt from commencement
• Caval Ridge camp at Buffel Park - 5 minutes from site
• Training and development opportunities to advance your career!
• A pleasing 7/7 roster
• 12.5hr days & nights
• BIBO option available from Mackay & Townsville
• $5,000 refer a mate bonus! Join us and refer your friends to earn more!
• Salary sacrifice options – flights & novated leasing  
• A range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products

About you 

To be considered for these opportunities you are required to have:

• Prior experience working as a serviceperson on a open cut Coal Mine
• Standard 11
• Drivers Licence (HR driver’s licence preferred)
• Service mine and plant competencies
• Demonstrated experience working in the mining and heavy earthmoving industry, or hydraulic excavator industry
• A commitment to a positive safety culture
• Be committed to our principles of Integrity, Accountability, Innovation & Delivery
• Desirable tickets;
  • Working at heights
  • EWP - High Risk
  • Forklift - High Risk
  • Confined space
  • Franna ticket

About us

We partner with our clients to deliver excellence in open cut and underground mining in Australia, Asia, Africa and the Americas. For more than 80 years, we’ve operated in diverse commodities, geologies, environments and cultures. Our team uses that insight to optimise solutions for each project and create lasting value for our clients and the communities we live and work in. We’re committed to safe, healthy and respectful workplaces. A place where everyone matters always. We welcome and celebrate the differences and similarities among people including gender, identity, ethnicity, race, heritage, sexual orientation, disability, age, culture, religion, language, appearance, parental status and education.

Should you require assistance applying for this opportunity because of disability or special needs, please contact us @ hiring@thiess.com.

Register your interest today

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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