Heavy Duty Diesel Fitters – Heavy Mobile Equipment

We encourage women and Indigenous Peoples to apply, as we advance our business to more accurately reflect the world around us.

• The perfect balance, our roster gives you more time for the things that are important in your life and to your family and community
• Permanent employment which includes attractive salary, annual bonuses and a huge range of additional benefits which are designed to make your life better
• 8 on, 6 off – 7 on, 7 off shift roster ex Perth, Albany, Busselton & Geraldton

Together we build the future

Join our supportive teams at on our Pilbara Operations and you’ll have opportunities to learn and continue to grow your career as we find better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

Reporting to the Mobile Maintenance Supervisor you will be part of a team, working a lifestyle friendly 8 on; 6 off or 8 on, 6 off, 7 on, 7 off roster, fly in; fly out which may include a combination of day / night shifts depending on your role and site, from Perth, Albany, Busselton & Geraldton.

About the role

We are looking for enthusiastic and strong performing  Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanics  to perform planned, preventative and breakdown maintenance across our extensive fleet of heavy mobile equipment.

This is a great opportunity for a highly motivated trades people who are looking for a long-term career in mining.

This role is for applicants residing in or willing to permanently relocate to Western Australia. Rio Tinto offers Fly in and fly out options from Perth and our regional hubs such as Albany, Busselton and Geraldton

Reporting to the  Mobile Maintenance Supervisors  and working in a challenging and exciting environment within the Mobile Maintenance Teams, you will be required to :

What you’ll bring

We are committed to promoting diversity within Rio Tinto and as a special measure we strongly encourage women to apply.

What we offer

We are committed to elevating Indigenous voices and increasing cultural knowledge in our business. Diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together. To help you on your journey with us, you’ll also have access to :

Every hour of every shift, your safety and wellbeing is our number one priority. We do the work only if it is safe, and we invest to make sure every member of the team has the quality tools they need to do their job.

Where you’ll be working

In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, Rio Tinto operates the world's largest integrated portfolio of iron ore assets with industry-leading margins. Our premium product suite, including our flagship Pilbara blend, drives strong customer relationships and is supported by technical and commercial marketing expertise. The iron ore business continues to be the world's largest autonomous truck operator and a proud leader in automated mining technologies.

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.