Diesel Fitter

Corestaff; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

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Job summary

CoreStaff is recruiting experienced Diesel Fitters / Heavy Diesel Mechanics for a copper mining project located about 380 kilometres east-north-east of Alice Springs in the Northern Territory. The remote site offers challenging, field-based work and opportunities to contribute to reliable equipment operations.

You will maintain and repair light and heavy vehicles, service diesel generators, and perform preventative maintenance.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as a Diesel Fitter or Heavy Diesel Mechanic.
• Experience maintaining light and heavy vehicles.
• Experience servicing and troubleshooting diesel generators.
• Strong preventative maintenance and fault-finding skills.
• Comfort with remote/site-based environment.
• Current driver's licence; PEM.
• Roster: 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, service and repair light and heavy vehicles.
• Service, troubleshoot and repair diesel generators.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and scheduled servicing for equipment reliability.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and perform repairs across vehicles and equipment.
• Identify maintenance issues and ensure equipment is maintained to a high standard.
• Complete maintenance records, service reports and documentation.
• Follow site safety procedures and maintenance requirements.
• Work independently and as part of a team in a remote/site environment.

Skills

Diesel fitting

Heavy vehicle maintenance

Diesel generator servicing

Preventative maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Remote-site operation

Education

Trade qualification in Diesel Fitting or Heavy Diesel Mechanics

Job description

At CoreStaff, we pride ourselves on looking after our employees, engaging with you onsite, and rewarding you for doing a great job. Feel like part of the Crew, not just another candidate sent to an assignment and forgotten about.

About our Client:

Our client operates a copper mining project located approximately 380 kilometres east-north-east of Alice Springs in the Northern Territory. The project is accessible via the Stuart and Plenty Highways and offers a remote site-based working environment. We are currently recruiting for experienced Diesel Fitters / Heavy Diesel Mechanics to maintain and repair light vehicles, heavy vehicles and diesel generators onsite.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Maintain, service and repair light vehicles and heavy vehicles.
• Service, troubleshoot and repair diesel generators.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and scheduled servicing to ensure equipment reliability.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and perform repairs across a range of vehicles and equipment.
• Identify maintenance issues and ensure equipment is maintained to a high standard.
• Complete maintenance records, service reports and all relevant documentation accurately.
• Follow site safety procedures and maintenance requirements.
• Work independently and as part of a team in a remote, field-based or site environment.

To be successful for this role, you will need the following:

• Trade qualification as a Diesel Fitter or Heavy Diesel Mechanic.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining and repairing light vehicles and heavy vehicles.
• Experience servicing and troubleshooting diesel generators.
• Strong preventative maintenance and mechanical fault-finding skills.
• Confidence working across multiple types of equipment in a remote or site-based environment.
• Current driver's licence.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical (PEM).
• Ability to work a 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off roster.

Benefits:

• Competitive rate of $70 per hour, with rate subject to experience.
• FIFO mobilisation options from Darwin or Alice Springs, with Brisbane also considered.
• Gain valuable experience in a remote, site-based environment.
• Weekly pay.
• Exclusive access to our benefits platform, offering savings at over 60 major Australian retailers across the country.

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