Heavy Diesel Fitter

BUMA Australia Pty Ltd; Blackwater; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp accommodation

LAFHA (Living Away from Home Allowance

Bus transport to and from work

Job summary

BUMA Australia is seeking a seasoned Heavy Diesel Fitter for Blackwater Mine in Central Queensland. You will join our Maintenance team to service and repair large-scale equipment, reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor. The role operates on a 7/7 roster with 12.5-hour shifts and full-time permanent tenure.

Alongside camp accommodation or LAFHA, employees benefit from company transport options and access to discounted benefits. Prior experience with CAT/Hitachi/O&K equipment is valued.

Qualifications

• Diesel fitter or heavy vehicle trade qualifications.
• Proven experience in a similar role.
• Experience with large CAT/Hitachi/O&K equipment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs and preventative maintenance on a large fleet including CAT 16M/18M graders and 785 water trucks.
• Perform routine servicing, inspections and diagnostics to minimise downtime.
• Collaborate with Maintenance Supervisor and planning team to schedule work.

Skills

Diesel fitter qualifications

Heavy vehicle experience

Safety mindset

Education

Trade qualifications

Job description

Our Blackwater team are seeking an experienced Heavy Diesel Fitter to join our high performing Maintenance team.

About Us

BUMA's vision is to build a modern mining and rehabilitation company that drives growth. BUMA Australia adopts a relationship-focused, long-term strategy for project success. We consistently deliver value to clients throughout all mining stages, leveraging expertise and equipment for comprehensive surface operation services.

About the Role

We are currently seeking experienced Heavy Diesel Fitters interested in joining our team at Blackwater Mine. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will be responsible for carrying out repairs and preventative maintenance on our large fleet consisting of:

• CAT 16M & 18M graders
• CAT 785 water trucks

About You

• Relevant diesel fitter/heavy vehicle trade qualifications
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role
• Proven experience with 789 and 930E trucks along with 600T & 800T Caterpillar, Hitachi, & O&K Excavators
• High levels of initiative and the ability to work well under pressure
• Safety focus with a high attention to detail
• Excellent work planning and scheduling skills
• Coal Board Medical/Health Assessment (desired, not essential)
• Standard 11 Statement of Attainment (desired, not essential)

Working at BUMA

BUMA Australia is a people focused business, with a strong emphasis on safety, training, development and continuous improvement. As a BUMA employee at Blackwater you will have access to:

• 7/7 roster – 12.5hr shifts
• Annualised weekly pay + Super
• Full time permanent position
• Camp accommodation or Living Away from Home Allowance (LAFHA)
• Company provided bus transport to and from Rockhampton/Yeppoon/Emerald
• Discounted employee benefits on health insurance, groceries, fuel and set retail outlets with BUMA LAB

Blackwater Mine

Located in Central Queensland, Blackwater Mine is one of the state’s largest coal mines, just 21 km from Blackwater. BUMA Australia has been handling truck and excavator pre-strip operations here since 2012, moving over 35 million BCM of material annually.

Our fleet includes Komatsu 930E and Caterpillar 789C haul trucks, paired with Hitachi EX8000, Caterpillar 6060, and Hitachi EX3600 excavators.

All final applicants for this position will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits. Email applications and agencies are not accepted.