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Our monthly spotlight gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the people who make TRG what it is today. Each month, we’ll share insights and stories from a different team member, showcasing the expertise, passion, OTR tyre training, and dedication that drive our success.
Get to know the faces behind TRG and learn about the diverse experiences and skills that contribute to our vibrant workplace culture.
1. Can you describe your typical day-to-day responsibilities as a relief tyre fitter at TRG?
If I’m travelling to a new site, I need to be VOC’d on the site’s tyre handlers and forklifts. I then need to introduce myself to the site leaders to get an understanding of the site, as each site is different and requires different processes and procedures. Once completed, I go look at the fleet and inspect the tyres, and then I can prioritise jobs based on their urgency.
2. How do the tasks and challenges you face differ across various mine sites?
Each site has different procedures and different tools available. Some sites have normal tyre handlers, and some have loader types. As a relief tyre fitter, I have to adapt and think outside the box on how the job can be done safely while working with the site leadership team.
3. What specific types of equipment or vehicles do you most frequently work on?
I mainly work on dump trucks and auxiliary equipment such as graders, loaders, water trucks, and IT’s. I also maintain any light vehicle breakdowns to do with tyres.
4. How do you ensure safety and compliance with regulations while performing your duties?
I make sure that I have the safe work procedures on hand for the specific site run, and if they don’t have the correct procedure on hand, I liaise with the leadership superintendent to see how they would like the job to be completed safely.
I also make sure I have the correct PPE and fill out a JHA if necessary.
5. How do you stay updated with the latest OTR tyre training, techniques, and tools for tyre fitting?
Communicating with my colleagues from TRG and new colleagues that I meet on the relief sites that I work on. We discuss different ways to complete a task and different/new tooling and OTR tyre training practices we can utilise.
The best way to stay up-to-date is to discuss with different fitters from different backgrounds.
6. Can you describe a situation where you had to work under tight deadlines or high-pressure conditions?
A few years ago at a different company, there was a lot of work on, while we had 2/3 workshop jobs and we didn’t have enough tyre fitters. There were also scheduled trucks coming into the tyre bay, and we only had 3 tyre fitters on shift. We managed to get everything done, but it required slowing down and communicating with each other to work as a team and prioritise safety.
7. What attracted you to TRG as an employer, and what sets it apart from other companies in the industry?
I heard good things about TRG from my tyre fitter peers and wanted to take a more challenging role and broaden my knowledge in tyre fitting because in this industry you learn something new everyday.
At TRG I get the chance to work across many different sites and interact with lots of different people.
8. Is there anything else you’d like to share with the TRG community or LinkedIn audience about yourself or your aspirations?
I have been in the tyre industry for 6+ years. I started working in a commercial tyre shop in Perth and then decided to do a traineeship to move onto the heavier equipment at mine sites.
I then worked as a leading hand for 2 years before making the decision to come to TRG as a relief tyre fitter. In the future, I would like to progress into training or HSE to gain more experience and try something new. future,
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