Heavy Diesel Fitter/Mechanic

RP Contracting Services Pty Ltd; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company field service vehicle + fuel

Full-time or casual options

Overtime + Saturday work

Flexible hours

Job summary

RPC Diesel & Hydraulics in Townsville seeks an experienced Heavy Diesel Fitter to join our team. This role blends workshop and field service work, offering autonomy and variety across days and locations.

You will service and repair heavy vehicles and plant, diagnose faults, and maintain fleet records. The position supports flexible hours, overtime, and potential for long-term career progression within a supportive, family-owned business.

Qualifications

• Trade qualified for heavy diesel or mechanical trades.
• Experience working on heavy trucks or mining/equipment preferred.
• Ability to diagnose faults and perform repairs with high workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing and repairs on heavy vehicles, plant and equipment.
• Perform fault finding and diagnostics to identify issues.
• Maintain fleet records and service history.
• Ensure work complies with safety standards and site requirements.
• Keep the workshop organized and safe; attend off-site breakdowns as needed.

Skills

Diesel Fitter

Diagnostic troubleshooting

Autonomous working

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

MR/HR licence

Education

Trade qualified (Diesel Fitter / Heavy Vehicle Mechanic / Engineering Mechanical)

Tools

Forklift Licence

MR/HR Licence

Job description

RPC Diesel & Hydraulics is a well-established, family-owned business based in Townsville.

We are currently seeking an experiencedHeavy Diesel Fitterto join our team.

This role offers a great mix ofworkshop and field service work, ideal for someone who enjoys variety and autonomy in their day.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive rates based on experience
• Company field service vehicle + fuel supplied
• Full-time or casual options
• Overtime + Saturday work available
• Flexible hours available to support family life

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled servicing, repairs, and component change-outs on heavy vehicles, plant and equipment
• Perform fault finding and diagnostics to identify and resolve issues
• Manage and maintain fleet records and equipment history
• Ensure all work complies with safety standards and site requirements
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe workshop environment
• Attend off-site breakdowns and field service work as required

Skills & Experience

• Trade qualified (Diesel Fitter / Heavy Vehicle Mechanic / Engineering Mechanical)
• Proven experience onheavy trucks and/or machinery
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting ability
• The ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• High attention to detail, quality workmanship and time management
• Strong communication and customer interaction skills
• Basic computer skills (timesheets, job cards, POs)
• Current driver’s licence (MR/HR highly regarded)
• Forklift licence (desirable not essential)

Why Join Us?

• Supportive, tight-knit team environment
• Variety of work – no two days the same
• Competitive hourly rates + real earning potential with OT
• Stable long-term job with genuine opportunities for career progression