Heavy Diesel Fitter

Marble Group; Broken Hill; On-site; AUD 91,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flights paid from capital cities

DIDO allowance

Accommodation provided with meals

Job summary

Marble Group is recruiting for an underground heavy diesel mechanic to support maintenance on a fleet including agi trucks and Sandvik cablebolters. The role covers workshop and field work across NSW/SA, with a 2:2 or 8:6 roster depending on site.

Initial 6-month contract with potential permanent transfer to the client's books. Fly-in/drive options available from most capital cities; accommodation with buffet meals provided; holidays and sick leave after probation.

Qualifications

• Underground hardrock mining experience preferred.
• Experience with UG heavy diesel machinery is advantageous.
• Ability to service both workshop and field machinery.

Responsibilities

• Workshop servicing, preventative maintenance and fault diagnostics.
• Field breakdowns, diagnostic work and repairs in underground sites.
• Maintain a fleet including agi trucks, Sandvik cablebolters and light mine vehicles.

Skills

Diesel maintenance

Underground mining

Fault finding

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Pneumatic systems

Driver's license

Workshop and field work

Tools

Heavy equipment tools

Diagnostics tools

Job description

This is a great opportunity to forward your career with a well-known mining contractor and an employer of choice for many in the industry.

• Long term role on offer, contract to permanent position with job stability
• Enjoy a modern, clean accommodation provided with buffet style meals
• Opportunity to secure a role with full job security (along with holidays and sick leave) after a short 6-month stint on Marbles books.
• Your choice of sites in NSW or SA
• Family friendly even time rosters - 2:2 (days and nights) or 8:6 (days and nights) depending on the site you chose
• with flights paid from most capital cities or DIDO allowance for those that prefer to drive
• Look after a fleet of UG agi's, Sandvik cablebolters, spray rigs, IT's and a range of mine spec light vehicles.

The company

This contractor has a strong reputation built on quality delivery and safety performance; they work across a variety of underground and open-cut sites across Australia.

• A chance to work at well-established underground hardrock sites in central SA and NSW
• Long term contract for job security
• Permanent position on offer after an initial contract through Marble

The role

Reporting directly to the maintenance supervisor on your crew you will enjoy working in a varied role where you'll develop a broad range of skill in both the workshop and in the field. Working in a close-knit team you will be involved with:

• Workshop - servicing, preventative and scheduled maintenance, fault finding and diagnostics and major component change outs
• Field - underground breakdowns, fault finding, and diagnostics
• Working on a fleet of fleet of agi trucks, Sandvik cablebolters, spray rigs, IT's and a range of mine spec light vehicles.

Your skills and experience

Ideally, you will come from a background working as an UG heavy diesel mechanic working on the duties listed above. However, applications are also open for diesel mechanics with experience on working on agi trucks and other mobile plant machinery. You will have:

• A good understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanic and electrical fault finding and repair
• 12+ months underground hardrock mining experience (highly advantageous)
• An excellent attitude towards work and desire to work in an underground hardrock mine
• Ability to work on machinery in the field and workshop
• Ability to work unsupervised and in a team environment
• Driver's license

Contract and salary

Marble is partnered with this underground mining contractor to supply long term employees to the site. The opportunity exists to join the company on an initial 6-month contract through Marble and transition over to the clients' books after a short probation period (depending on performance and availability).

• Up to $80.00ph + super (depending on skills and experience)
• Weekly pay cycles whilst working through Marble