Digger Fitter

EMECO; Australia; On-site; AUD 161,000 - 268,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site accommodation

FIFO from Perth or Australian capitals

Fortnightly pay

Refer a Mate program

Job summary

EMECO is seeking a highly experienced Digger Specialist to support our Goldfields operations. The role emphasizes extensive diagnostic and troubleshooting skills on heavy excavators, especially Liebherr and Hitachi machines, with leadership in on-site maintenance practices.

You will mentor maintenance teams, work with site supervisors to raise reliability, and help embed best-practice standards across the fleet. A mobile plant background and strong teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years post-trade experience maintaining heavy earthmoving equipment.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Liebherr and Hitachi hydraulic excavators is essential.
• Experience with Caterpillar and Komatsu equipment will be highly regarded.
• Australian recognised Mobile Plant Mechanic / Diesel Fitter Trade Qualification.
• Previous experience in a Field Service, Leading Hand or Technical Specialist role would be advantageous.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to supporting site teams.

Responsibilities

• Apply technical expertise to structured diagnostics and fault-finding across a large mobile fleet.
• Provide specialist support with a focus on Liebherr and Hitachi excavators.
• Mentor and upskill on-site maintenance teams by sharing knowledge and practical experience.
• Work closely with site supervisors to improve team capability and embed best-practice maintenance standards.
• Drive equipment reliability and frontline maintenance performance.

Skills

Diagnostics

Fault-finding

Maintenance

Communication

Education

Mobile Plant Mechanic / Diesel Fitter (Australian recognised)

Tools

Liebherr

Hitachi

Caterpillar

Komatsu

Job description

Are you a Heavy Diesel Mechanic with extensive experience on Liebherr and Hitachi excavators looking for your next challenge?Or perhaps you're a Leading Hand or Maintenance Supervisor ready to get back into a technical, hands-on role?

We're seeking an experiencedDigger Specialistto support our Goldfields operations. This role is best suited to someone withextensive diagnostic skills, maintenance and troubleshooting experience on hydraulic excavators, who enjoys solving complex technical issues and sharing their knowledge with others.

Why Emeco?

FULL-TIME RATE– Earn up to$268k annually(based on experience & roster) +12% Super paid on all hours

ROSTER –Flexible 2:1 or 2:2 roster, with a rotating days and nights schedule

SITE LOCATION– Goldfields Mine Sites

FIFO– From Perth or Capital cities in Australia

ON-SITE ACCOMMODATION– Gym, wet and dry mess

FORTNIGHTLY PAY –Enjoy the convenience of a consistent fortnightly pay cycle

REFER A MATE PROGRAM– Receive$5,000for every qualified tradesperson you refer and successfully gets the job

What your day looks like:

• Apply your technical expertise to support structured diagnostics and fault-finding across a large mobile fleet.
• Provide specialist support with a strong focus on Liebherr and Hitachi excavators.
• Mentor and upskill on-site maintenance teams by sharing your knowledge and practical experience.
• Work closely with site supervisors to improve team capability and embed best-practice maintenance standards.
• Drive equipment reliability and frontline maintenance performance where your expertise will make a genuine impact.

What we'll need from you:

• 5+ years post-trade experience maintaining heavy earthmoving equipment.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Liebherr and Hitachi hydraulic excavators is essential.
• Experience with Caterpillar and Komatsu equipment will be highly regarded.
• Australian recognised Mobile Plant Mechanic / Diesel Fitter Trade Qualification.
• Previous experience in a Field Service, Leading Hand or Technical Specialist role would be advantageous.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to supporting site teams.

Fleet Overview:

• Loaders:CAT 992 & 992G
• Graders:CAT 16M & 18M

And more!