Digger Fitter

Sime Darby; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Big pay growth

7 on 7 roster

Field service allowances

Health & wellbeing program

Job summary

Hastings Deering (Australia) Ltd is seeking skilled Digger Fitters to join our Field Service team in Rolleston. You’ll work a 7 days on / 7 days off roster, performing maintenance and repairs on large CAT excavators, with strong earning potential and company benefits.

The role requires Trade qualifications, CAT product knowledge, and the ability to diagnose electrical, hydraulic and mechanical faults. Travel between customer sites across the Rockhampton region is required.

Qualifications

• Trade qualifications in mobile plant or diesel fitter trade.
• Experience with CAT machinery and diagnostics.
• Strong troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults.
• Customer-focused and safety-conscious mindset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and replace components on Caterpillar equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults.
• Ensure repairs meet Caterpillar standards and efficiency.
• Document service reports, timecards and parts requests.
• Build strong customer relationships and provide technical support.
• Promote CAT parts and identify repair opportunities.

Skills

Caterpillar knowledge

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Safety compliance

Education

Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology

Heavy Vehicle/ Diesel fitter trade

Tools

CAT diagnostic tools

CAT equipment knowledge

Job description

Company :

Hastings Deering (Australia) Ltd

Are you an experienced Digger Fitter looking for a better roster, great pay, and the opportunity to work on large-scale mining equipment?’

We’re seeking skilled Digger Fitters to join our Field Service team supporting mining operations in Rolleston.

Working a lifestyle-friendly 7 days on / 7 days off roster , you’ll be responsible for maintaining and repairing a fleet of large mining excavators while enjoying excellent earning potential and company-provided benefits. In this role, you will:

• Perform maintenance, repairs and component replacements on Caterpillar equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.
• Ensure repairs are completed efficiently and to Caterpillar standards.
• Assess components for reusability and provide recommendations for repair or replacement.
• Complete service reports, timecards, parts requests and customer documentation accurately.
• Build strong customer relationships through professional service and technical support.
• Promote genuine CAT parts and identify opportunities to support customer operations.

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:

• Big Pay, Bigger Growth - Competitive hourly rates with competency-based pay rises PLUS regular scheduled increases under our current Enterprise Agreement.
• Attractive roster –with a 7 on 7 off roster, you will benefit from getting more time back in your life.
• Field Service Allowances – Additional financial benefits for supporting our customers on the road.
• Body, Mind & Wallet Support – Free health checks, Employee Assistance Program, income protection insurance and major retailer discounts.

About You

A successful teammate will have:

• Trade qualifications – Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology, Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology or equivalent diesel fitter trade.
• Caterpillar product knowledge – experience working on CAT machinery, systems and diagnostic tooling.
• Strong troubleshooting skills – ability to diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults independently.
• Customer-focused mindset – confident in building relationships, managing expectations and providing clear updates.
• Safety-first approach – committed to maintaining high WHS standards at all times.
• Valid driver’s licence – required to travel between customer sites across the Rockhampton region.

Interested? Here’s What’s Next:

If you’re interested in growing your career with a large OEM, we’d love to hear from you!

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.