HD Fitter - Trucks

Our Opportunity

Work Location: Cloudbreak - Fortescue’s Cloudbreak mine is located on the traditional lands of the Palyku and Nyiyaparli peoples.

Roster: 7D/7N/14R - FIFO ex Perth, Busselton, Broome, Karratha, Port Hedland, Fitzroy Crossing and Kununurra.

As a Truck HD Fitter at Cloudbreak, you will play a key role in maintaining fleet performance while supporting Fortescue’s transition to lower-emissions mining operations. Through high-quality maintenance and reliability practices, you will contribute to improved efficiency and the delivery of our decarbonisation objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled servicing and breakdown repairs on heavy haul trucks
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic faults
• Conduct component change-outs including engines, transmissions, differentials and hydraulic systems
• Complete inspections and defect reporting in accordance with site standards
• Interpret technical manuals, schematics and OEM documentation
• Accurately complete maintenance records and work orders in SAP (or site CMMS)
• Participate in shutdowns and major maintenance activities
• Comply strictly with Fortescue safety, environmental and operational procedures

Qualifications and Experience

• Trade qualification - Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology, Heavy Diesel, or equivalent
• Proven experience maintaining large mining haul trucks in a production mining environment
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding capability
• Experience with CAT, Komatsu, or similar OEM equipment (highly regarded)
• Current C Class Driver’s Licence
• HR Driver’s Licence (desirable)
• Working at Heights (or ability to obtain)
• Strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and high-quality workmanship

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

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

https://fortescue.com/careers 

Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub. 

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.