Heavy Diesel Fitter

Work Initiatives; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Training and development

Long-term stability

Job summary

Work Initiatives in Australia is seeking a qualified diesel fitter for a permanent role on a growing mine site. FIFO from Brisbane or Townsville, 14/14 roster with 12-hour shifts, opportunities for career development and site-based training.

You'll service and repair a fleet of underground and surface mining equipment, perform scheduled maintenance and fault-finding on mechanical, hydraulic, engine, and electrical systems, with emphasis on safety and record-keeping.

Qualifications

• Heavy diesel trade qualification and experience with mining equipment.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts in hot, humid conditions.
• Current manual driver's licence and ability to pass pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance on underground and surface mining equipment.
• Fault-finding and repairs on mechanical, hydraulic, engine, transmission and basic electrical systems.
• Breakdown repairs to minimize downtime and ensure equipment availability.
• Underground breakdown response after training.

Skills

Diesel fitter

Heavy machinery experience

Tools familiarity

Team player

Job description

The Opportunity & Why Apply!

If you're a qualified diesel fitter after a permanent role on a site that's growing and want to join a crew that welcomes you from day one, this one's worth a look.

• Permanent position directly with the mine owner with full entitlements and bonuses
• 2:2 roster with no mid-swing shift changes: 14 days on, 14 off, 14 nights on, 14 off
• FIFO on charter flights from Brisbane or Townsville, then a bus to site
• Plenty of overtime for those who want it
• Plenty of room for career progression and trade development
• It's not a clean-shaven site - just need to be able to wear a respirator safely

The Role

You’ll be part of the mobile maintenance team, servicing and repairing a fleet of underground and surface mining equipment.

• Scheduled servicing, preventative maintenance and pre-start inspections
• Fault-finding and repairs on mechanical, hydraulic, engine, transmission and basic electrical systems
• Breakdown repairs and component change-outs to keep downtime to a minimum
• Underground breakdown response once you've been trained up
• Working on Sandvik drills, boggers and trucks, Normet Spraymecs and Charmecs, and a range of CAT and auxiliary gear
• Keeping maintenance records, inspection reports and work orders accurate

The Company

This is a growth-focused Australian resources company that is rapidly expanding and in the middle of a major expansion.

• A long-running, high-grade underground operation with a big new projects coming online
• Various onsite upgrades and expansions which means long-term work and stability
• A strong focus on community, culture and supporting its people on site and at camp
• Plenty of training and development to keep your career moving

The Site and Roster

You’ll be at an established underground mine in N.QLD with camp just a 5 to 10 minute walk from site.

• Thursday to Thursday roster, 6am to 6pm on days and 6pm to 6am on nights
• Donga style rooms, gym, pool, and an outdoor chill-out areas
• Wet and dry mess with quality meals and regular themed food nights
• Telstra coverage, Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and an onsite shop

Your Value

You don't need to have done it all underground. If you're qualified, reliable and keen to learn, you'll fit right in.

• Heavy diesel trade qualification and worked on heavy machinery in mining, civil, earthmoving etc.
• Comfortable with a range of hand and power tools, and able to work in hot, humid conditions
• Physically fit for 12-hour shifts and team player with good communication and a drive to learn
• Current unrestricted manual driver's licence and national police check
• Able to pass a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol test and functional

In the past 5 years we have been extremely humbled to have placed over 16,000 people into meaningful employment. This equates to 21 lives enhanced every day!

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