20 x FITTERS & MECHANICS

Labour Search Pty.; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 102,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flat hourly rates + Superannuation

Ute allowances and travel on ADHOC

Fortnightly pay cycle

Subbies welcome

Branded merch

Company discounts

EAP

Employer-paid training

Job summary

East Coast Diesel Service is seeking 20 skilled Diesel Fitters for long-term full-time positions across Bowen Basin sites, with 7/7 roster in both Workshop and Field roles. Employment sponsorship is not offered.

Field fitters will handle in-pit breakdowns and maintenance on excavators, drills, and draglines; both employees and subcontractors are offered competitive hourly rates with ute allowances, travel, and superannuation; Ute and travel provisions apply to ADHOC work where applicable.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience on Hitachi Excavators, drills or draglines required
• Coal Board Medical desirable
• Willing to undergo pre-employment drug & alcohol screening
• Positive attitude and motivated worker
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Enthusiastic and ready to showcase your BEST!

Responsibilities

• In-pit breakdowns, servicing and maintenance on excavators, drills and draglines
• Component change-outs, rebuilds, servicing and breakdown repairs on heavy mobile equipment

Skills

Diesel engines

Hydraulics

Heavy equipment

Mining experience

Job description

20 x DIESEL FITTERS & TRUCK MECHANICS NEEDED

We do NOT offer sponsorship for employment.

East Coast Diesel Service is a well-established Contract Maintenance and Labour Hire company. We're seeking 20 skilled Diesel Fitters for long-term FTE (Full Time Equivalent) 7/7 roster positions across our Bowen Basin sites, in both Workshop and Field roles.

Enjoy top pay rates, excellent benefits, and the chance to work in top-notch facilities. Join a supportive team that values you and your skills.

THE ROLES & RATES:

Field Fitters – Excavator / Drill / Dragline

In-pit breakdowns, servicing and maintenance on excavators, drills and draglines

Employees: up to $90/hr flat rate + Super & Black Coal LSL + Ute + Travel

Subcontractors: up to $109/hr + Ute Allowance + Travel

Ute allowance (own mine-spec compliant ute, when required):

Employees: up to $120/shift

Subcontractors: up to $130/shift

5+ years' experience on Hitachi Excavators, drills or draglines required

Component change-outs, rebuilds, servicing and breakdown repairs on heavy mobile equipment

Employees: from $74/hr flat rate + Super & Black Coal LSL + Ute + Travel

Subcontractors: from $90/hr + Ute Allowance + Travel

Ute allowance (own mine-spec compliant ute, when required):

Employees: up to $120/shift

Subcontractors: up to $130/shift

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Proven experience in the mining or heavy equipment industry, with a strong understanding of diesel engines, hydraulics and mechanical systems

Coal Board Medical (desirable)

Willing to undergo pre-employment drug & alcohol screening

Positive attitude and motivated worker

Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail

Enthusiastic and ready to showcase your BEST!

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

Long-term security:

we hold ongoing contracts and vendor numbers across multiple Bowen Basin sites

Flat hourly rates paid for every hour worked, plus Superannuation & Black Coal LSL

Ute allowances and paid travel on ADHOC work (where applicable)

Efficient, no-fuss onboarding process + employer-paid training courses!

Our innovative in-house app, designed to streamline your workflow

PPE, accommodation & meals supplied

Fortnightly pay cycle

Subbies welcome! We treat our Subcontractors as EQUAL. We'll take care of your site compliance and pay you fortnightly too!

Branded merch: quality gear made just for our team!

Company discounts and perks program

Reliable & dedicated office team. We CARE 24/7!

EAP, because your well-being is our priority

We do NOT offer sponsorship for employment.