Take on more complex work, mentoring and quality accountability while building evidence for the next formal step.
Compare roles and pay →Mechanical · Skilled
Tyre fitter or tyre technician
Inspects and changes tyres and wheels on heavy mobile equipment using controlled lifting, inflation and exclusion systems.
Indicative 2026 annual cash$110k–$165kGross, generally before super
Common roster context8/6, 7/7, 2/1 and shutdown campaigns occur; workshop roles may be residential.
Role at a glance
What this role actually does.
Inspects and changes tyres and wheels on heavy mobile equipment using controlled lifting, inflation and exclusion systems. The precise scope changes with the employer, asset, jurisdiction and written authorities.
The work
Core duties
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Inspect tyres, wheels and defects
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Change and maintain assemblies within equipment scope
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Record pressure, condition and service history
The assets
Equipment and systems
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Earthmover tyres and rims
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Handling and inflation equipment
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Service records
Before mobilisation
Typical foundations
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Employer tyre-handling training and equipment verification
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Stored-energy, exclusion and lifting controls
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Driver or high-risk licence only for assigned vehicles or lifting tasks
Prove capability
Evidence employers can verify
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Fleet and tyre sizes
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Safe service and defect decisions
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Inspection and service traceability
Entry pathway
A credible way into the role.
- 01
Enter a supervised tyre-service role
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Build wheel and rim system competence
- 03
Progress to larger fleets and leading work
Earning context
What tends to move pay
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Experience and verified scope
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Roster, location and shift pattern
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Employer, contract and allowances
Before accepting
Questions to ask about the offer
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Is this base salary, gross cash or a package including super?
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Which roster, point of hire, ordinary hours and overtime terms apply?
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What duties, equipment and written authorities are included in the offer?
Progression
Possible next moves.
Lead people, work controls and handovers across a wider scope; statutory appointment and licence duties must be checked separately.
Compare roles and pay →Maintains heavy mobile mining fleets, combining mechanical, hydraulic and diagnostic work in workshops and field environments.
Related role band: $140k–$210kProgression depends on demonstrated competence, vacancies, performance, qualifications and any appointment requirements. A related profile is a starting point, not a guarantee of that exact title or scope. Browse all 98 role profiles →
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Editorial note
Salary bands are broad 2026 Australian mining comparisons, not promised rates. Role requirements summarise common practice and do not replace legislation, regulator guidance, an employment agreement, site procedures or a written appointment. Pay presentation reviewed 27 September 2026.