Diesel Fitters

Sime Darby; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

7 on/7 off roster

Wellbeing support

Parental leave

Job summary

Hastings Deering is expanding our team on-site, and 2026 brings exciting opportunities to work on our fleet of 796AC trucks. You will work as part of a site-based team supporting activities at Carmichael Mine.

Working a Day/Night 7/7 roster with coal mine rates, incentives and allowances! As a Diesel Fitter at Hastings Deering, you will: Perform maintenance, repair and recondition jobs on equipment as directed, plan, coordinate and organise your daily service requirements, maintain and complete

Qualifications

• Experience in CAT maintenance and repair, ULTRA CLASS Electric Drive preferred.
• Current coal board medical and Std 11 qualification or ability to obtain.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair and recondition jobs on equipment.
• Plan, coordinate and organise daily service requirements.
• Maintain and complete all paperwork associated with job completion.
• Ensure the quality of your work is of the highest standards.

Skills

CAT expertise

Diagnostics knowledge

Teamwork

Autonomy

Customer service

Education

Std 11 Qualification

Coal board medical

Tools

CAT Diagnostic Systems

Job description

Company :

Hastings Deering (Australia) Ltd

About the Role

Hastings Deering is expanding our team on-site, and 2026 brings exciting opportunities to work on our fleet of 796AC trucks. You will work as part of a site-based team supporting activities at Carmichael Mine. Working a Day/Night 7/7 roster with coal mine rates, incentives and allowances!

As a Diesel Fitter at Hastings Deering, you will:

• Perform maintenance, repair and recondition jobs on equipment as directed

• Plan, coordinate and organise your daily service requirements

• Maintain and complete all paperwork associated with job completion

• Ensure the quality of your work is of the highest standards at all times

• Provide timely and regular updates and communications between internal and external stakeholders

Who are we and why work with us?

Hastings Deering is proud to be one of the top 5 Caterpillar dealerships globally. We sell, rent, and offer support and parts distribution services for Cat products across a range of industries, including resources, general construction, civil transport and commercial construction, power systems, government, primary industries and marine.

We have more than 3,500 employees across 23 business service centres throughout Queensland, Northern Territory, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and New Caledonia, with our headquarters based in Brisbane, Australia.

When you join our team at Hastings Deering, you’ll benefit from:

• Competitive Salary & Security - A rewarding salary package with yearly reviews, along with a range of benefits designed to support your health, well-being and financial security.

• Attractive roster -with a 7 on 7 off roster, you will benefit from getting more time back in your life.

• Health & Wellbeing Support - Dedicated programs and utilities to support your physical, mental, and financial health, such as our Employee Assistance Program, free health checks, and discounted private health insurance.

• Parental Leave - Paid parental leave options with 16 weeks for primary carers and 2 weeks for secondary carers.

About You

A successful teammate will have experience in:

• Trade Qual and demonstrated service and repair experience on CAT, preferably ULTRA CLASS Electric Drive

• Current coal board medical and a Std 11 Qualification or the ability to acquire via HDAL

• Well-developed communication and customer service skills

• The ability to work autonomously and as a team as required

• Demonstrated and proven ability with desktop computers and devices

• Experience on Caterpillar Diagnostic Systems (ET Vims, SIMSi and SIS)

• Commitment to a high level of workplace health and safety

Enquiries: 1300 071 618
Contact: Shane Mathers, Talent Acquisition Partner - [e-mail]

Hastings Deering follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your Talent Acquisition Partner will support you through the process.