HD Fitter - Trucks
- Perform scheduled and breakdown maintenance on CAT 793 haul trucks and associated Heavy Mobile Equipment.
- Diagnose faults, troubleshoot issues and complete repairs efficiently to maximise equipment availability.
- Collaborate with Mobile Maintenance teams to achieve maintenance targets and schedule compliance.
Our Opportunity
Location: Solomon - Fortescue’s Solomon mine is located on the traditional lands of the Eastern Guruma and Yindjibarndi peoples.
Roster: 7D7N14R FIFO ex Perth and Busselton
Join Fortescue’s Mobile Maintenance team at Solomon as a HD Fitter – Trucks and play a key role in keeping our high-performing CAT 793 fleet operating safely, reliably and efficiently.
Working across both workshop and field environments, you’ll bring your technical expertise, strong diagnostic skills and hands-on approach to maintaining critical Heavy Mobile Equipment (HME). This is an opportunity to work alongside an experienced team in a fast-paced mining environment while contributing to safe, reliable and productive operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform scheduled and breakdown maintenance on CAT 793 haul trucks and associated Heavy Mobile Equipment
- Diagnose faults, troubleshoot issues and complete repairs efficiently to maximise equipment availability
- Carry out workshop and pit-based maintenance duties as required
- Complete inspections and preventative maintenance to support equipment reliability and performance
- Collaborate with Mobile Maintenance teams to achieve maintenance targets and schedule compliance
- Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with Fortescue policies, procedures and site standards
Qualifications and Experience
- Australian recognised Trade Certificate as a Heavy Duty Fitter or Diesel Mechanic
- Demonstrated experience maintaining Heavy Mobile Equipment within a mining environment
- Hands-on experience maintaining and repairing CAT 793 haul trucks is essential
- Strong diagnostic, fault-finding and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative maintenance team
- Strong commitment to safety, quality workmanship and Fortescue’s values
About Us
Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.
Our Commitment
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