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Just wondering guys, would an apprenticeship in heavy vehicle mechanics lead to a decent job in mining industry? I know I'd b trained on Caterpillar and earthmoving machinery, so is this a viable way intot he mining industry?
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sure will ..... screaming out for diesel mechanics and diesel fitters at Mt Isa ..... best to apply through a place called MIGATE ... even check the centerlink site ... http://jobsearch.gov.au/jobseeker/S...1&SessionID=g55xjyqop5jbcs55ukhzrnjq&print=0&
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gday. my father just got an HR license has no mining experience in his life but is looking at getting a job driving for them. How hard do you guys think it will be for him to get a job? and anyone here no anyone that could help out with it. Cheers
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he could start with a Contractor company... the mines use lots of Contractor companies... to drive the big dump trucks 100 + tons you dont need HR lisence as the mines will train you... they are all automatics, about 60 kph top speed..
Hi guys, this thread has some really good infomation! but i've got a few questions.
I live in melbourne and just wondering, whats the deal with the Fly in and fly out stuff? is there any websites that could give me some details? what qualifications do i need? ( Im only 19 and have none than factory work
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Cheers guys.
I live in melbourne and just wondering, whats the deal with the Fly in and fly out stuff? is there any websites that could give me some details? what qualifications do i need? ( Im only 19 and have none than factory work
)Cheers guys.
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hey im bout 8 months into an apprentice as a normal ****ty car mechenic is there much of a demand for ppl like me in mining towns and wat would the pay be like as an apprentice would be looking to get into either driving or deisel mechenics after ive finished or am i better to wait the couple of years and them come up and do wat eva is available i dont mind relocating if needed or fly in fly out either way i aint o fussed
VT-565
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Honestly, you would be better off finishing your apprenticeship, then looking for something then. You could jag something and then become dual trade qualified.....Thats my opinion anyway.
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i've been looking into becoming a drillers assistant, would any of you miners know much about this job and whats it like? its seems like a very hard place to get into.