HD Fitter

Aston Advantage; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal allowance

Tool allowance

On-site pay adjustment

Job summary

Aston Advantage is seeking a qualified Heavy Diesel Fitter for Toowoomba, QLD. Earn $55–$57 per hour plus overtime, with meal and tool allowances and on-site pay adjustments based on location. Work is predominantly site-based with a clear pathway to permanent employment.

Typical hours are 6am–5pm, Monday to Friday, with Saturday mornings possible. HR and forklift licences are advantageous. Join a team that values workmanship and teamwork while supporting ongoing development.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in heavy diesel fitting or diesel mechanic preferred.
• Experience across heavy vehicles, earthmoving equipment, mobile plant or quarry machinery is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and fault-finding on heavy vehicles and mobile plant.
• Execute breakdown repairs on site to minimise downtime.
• Diagnose issues and implement effective repairs, ensuring safety standards are met.

Skills

Heavy Diesel Fitter

Diagnostics

Safety First

Education

Trade qualification

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

Heavy Diesel Fitter | Toowoomba, QLD | $55–$57 per hour + OT | Site Work Available | Pathway to perm

Opportunity: Put your mechanical skills to work across a varied fleet of heavy vehicles, mobile plant and quarry equipment. From preventative maintenance and fault-finding to breakdown repairs, you'll work on equipment that keeps operations moving, with opportunities to get out on site.

Experience: Trade-qualified Heavy Diesel Fitter or Diesel Mechanic with experience maintaining and repairing heavy vehicles, earthmoving equipment, mobile plant or quarry machinery. Strong diagnostic skills, a safety-first approach and the ability to work independently or alongside a team are key. Experience across different equipment types is an advantage.

Benefits: Earn $55–$57 per hour + OT, plus a $58 meal allowance, $25 weekly tool allowance when using your own tools, and an additional $2–$4 per hour when working on site, depending on location. A three-month performance review also provides an opportunity for a pay increase.

Extras: Relevant trade qualification required. HR and forklift licences are advantageous. Work generally runs from 6am–5pm Monday to Friday, with Saturday work from 5am–11am. Overtime applies after 7.6 standard hours, with a 17.5% afternoon shift loading. We're looking for someone reliable, mechanically minded and willing to get involved, who takes pride in their workmanship and backs their teammates.