Heavy Diesel Fitters

Shadforth; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks of paid leave

Overtime with loadings

Skill-based training

Safety culture

On-site gym

Monthly employee rewards

Job summary

Shadforth is seeking a qualified Heavy Diesel Fitter or an LV Mechanic looking to upskill, to join our Forest Glen workshop team on the Sunshine Coast. You’ll work with a fleet of 600+ earthmoving machines, performing major overhauls and diverse maintenance tasks across civil, mining, forestry and quarry sectors.

The role offers full-time permanent status with career growth, safety-focused culture, and access to paid training.

Qualifications

• Heavy Diesel Trade Certificate or Light Vehicle Trade Certificate (essential).
• Post-trade experience on mobile plant (excavators, dump trucks, dozers, graders etc.) (essential).
• Experience with Caterpillar SIS 2.0 and ET.
• Hydraulic diagnostics - Essential.
• Electrical diagnostics - Desirable.
• Self-driven, reliable, able to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Hold a Drivers Licence (heavy vehicle licence will be highly regarded).

Skills

Heavy diesel

Trade certificate

Mobile plant

Caterpillar SIS 2.0

ET

Hydraulic diagnostics

Electrical diagnostics

Team player

Driver licence

Education

Heavy Diesel Trade Certificate

Light Vehicle Trade Certificate

Tools

Caterpillar SIS 2.0

ET

Job description

Due to fleet expansion and continued business growth, Shadforth is seeking a qualified Heavy Diesel Fitter or a LV Mechanic looking to upskill, to join our workshop team at Forest Glen on the Sunshine Coast.

Why Join Shaddies

• Generous leave arrangements, with the opportunity to access up to six weeks of paid leave per year through our roster and RDO structure
• Enhanced earning potential through overtime rates, with increased loadings for extended hours and Saturday work
• Additional skill-based rewards and paid developmental training
• A culture that promotes safety, growth, wellbeing, and career progression across all levels of the business
• On-site Gym + social tennis and Pickle Ball competitions
• Monthly BBQs and Employee of the month awards

This full-time, permanent position offers a chance to work on a fleet of 600+ earthmoving machines, performing major overhauls and maintenance across a wide range of plant and equipment. If you’ve worked in the quarry, civil, mining or forestry industries and enjoy tackling a variety of machinery, this is the role for you!

About You - Heavy Diesel Fitter

• Heavy Diesel Trade Certificate or Light Vehicle Trade Certificate (essential)
• Post trade experience on mobile plant (excavators, dump trucks, dozers, graders etc.) (essential)
• Experience with Caterpillar SIS 2.0 and ET
• Hydraulic diagnostics - Essential
• Electrical diagnostics - Desirable
• Self-driven, reliable, able to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Hold a Drivers Licence (heavy vehicle licence will be highly regarded)

About Us

Shadforth are one of Queensland’s largest family-owned civil construction companies originating on the Sunshine Coast over 50 years ago. We have a strong presence across Queensland and Northern New South Wales where we have developed an outstanding reputation working across many sectors including residential and commercial subdivisions and major civil infrastructure, including roads and bridges.

Shadforth is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Checkout our website for other career opportunities - www.shadcivil.com.au