HD Fitter

Macmahon Holdings Limited; Moranbah; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Retail Discounts

Novated Leases

Wellbeing Program

Job summary

Macmahon Holdings Limited seeks a reliable HD Fitter & Mechanic for a site-based role in our Australian operations, commencing November 2026. You’ll service and maintain mobile plant, dump trucks, loaders and excavators, ensuring OEM specifications are met and safety is prioritized on site.

Working with experienced teammates, you’ll diagnose faults, complete repairs and contribute to fleet reliability. The DIDO 7:7 roster supports work-life balance, with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining and repairing heavy mobile plant including haul trucks, excavators and dozers.
• Strong fault-finding and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to interpret OEM manuals and perform quality repairs with minimal downtime.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain mobile plant and mining equipment to OEM specs.
• Conduct inspections, fault finding, servicing and repairs on fleet assets.
• Support planning with Maintenance Supervisor and defect elimination strategies.
• Participate in toolbox talks and safety initiatives to promote a strong safety culture.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to enhance safety and productivity.

Skills

Heavy mobile plant

Fault finding

Manual licence

OEM manuals

Safety culture

Roster 7:7

Job description

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At Macmahon, you’ll find something different. We’re a successful mining and civil contractor that’s going places – and we want to take you with us. When you join Macmahon, you’re not just getting a job – you’re joining a quality team that’s built together and built to last.

Surface Mining Australia, Macmahon's largest operating company, delivers high-quality open-cut mining solutions across Australia, driven by operational excellence, strong safety performance, and deep industry expertise. Our people are the backbone of our capability, enabling us to partner closely with clients to sustainably deliver value every day.

Our HD Fitters & Mechanics play a key role in our operations. You’ll take pride in keeping our sites operating safely and efficiently. You'll work with skilled people, who look out for each other and take pride in doing the job right. Together, we keep our fleet safe and reliable.

About the Role

With a commencement date of November 2026 and reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, this site-based role is suited to a reliable HD Fitter & Mechanic. You'll service and maintain mobile plant, dump trucks, loaders and excavators, ensuring all equipment is maintained to OEM specifications and operates safely and efficiently. Working closely with supervisors, tradespeople and operational stakeholders, you'll diagnose faults, complete repairs and contribute to the reliability and availability of the fleet. You'll work alongside experienced teammates who share knowledge and support each other to get the job done safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain mobile plant and mining equipment to OEM specifications and industry best practice.
• Conduct inspections, fault finding, servicing and repairs on haul trucks, excavators, loaders and ancillary equipment.
• Support the Maintenance Supervisor and actively contribute to maintenance planning and defect elimination strategies.
• Participate in toolbox meetings, pre-start meetings and safety initiatives while promoting a strong safety culture.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities that enhance safety, productivity and operational efficiency.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience maintaining and repairing heavy mobile plant, including haul trucks, dozers, graders, excavators and ancillary equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and fault-finding skills.
• Current Manual Driver’s Licence.
• Ability to interpret OEM manuals, troubleshoot mechanical issues and deliver quality repairs with minimal downtime.
• Commitment to safety, respect and doing things the right way.
• Roster: DIDO 7:7
• Competitive benefits package including:
  
  • Paid Parental Leave for primary carers
  • Retail discounts (including homewares, outdoor gear, fuel and groceries)
  • Novated leases
  • Comprehensive wellbeing program

Why Macmahon?

• Be part of a team that looks out for each other.
• Work with skilled, down-to-earth people
• Learn on the job and broaden your skills across stable opportunities on quality projects