Heavy Diesel Technician

Emeco Underground; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 146,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention Bonus Scheme

Flights and accommodation

Health insurance discounts

Golf simulators access

$5,000 Refer a Mate Bonus

Job summary

Emeco Underground is seeking an experienced Heavy Diesel Technician to join our Olympic Dam team in South Australia. This role offers a 2:2 day shift-only roster, providing 14 days on and 14 days off.

You'll be working on a diverse fleet of CAT and Komatsu machinery, focusing on maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs. The position provides competitive pay ranging from $146,000 to $180,000 per year, along with great benefits like a Retention Bonus Scheme, accommodation, and flights.

Qualifications

• Strong diagnostic and fault finding skills.
• Experience on heavy earthmoving equipment, mining experience preferred.
• Ability to pass a Pre-Employment Medical, Drug & Alcohol Screen, and Police Check.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and major repairs.
• Ensure equipment is reliable and production ready.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Fault finding

Heavy diesel equipment

Safety mindset

Education

Heavy Diesel Trade Qualification (Cert III)

Tools

CAT 992K/G Loaders

CAT 785C Haul Trucks

Komatsu PC2000 Excavators

Atlas Copco T45 Drills

Job description

2:2 FIFO Heavy Diesel Technician | Olympic Dam, SA

CAT experience? Day shift only? 14 days on, 14 days off? Now we’re talking.

We’re looking for an experienced Heavy Diesel Technician who knows their way around CAT machinery to join our Olympic Dam team in South Australia on a 2:2 day shift-only roster.

What's In It for You?

• $146,000 – $180,000 per year (based on experience)
• Full-time and casual options available
• 2:2 Roster – 14 days, then 14 glorious days off
• Golf simulators at camp – because your swing deserves maintenance too
• Super paid on ALL hours worked
• Retention Bonus Scheme – get rewarded for your efforts
• $5,000 Refer a Mate Bonus
• Fortnightly pay – every second Thursday
• Flights, accommodation and meals provided (just a 1.5 hour flight from Adelaide)
• Novated leasing, health insurance discounts, travel perks and more

What You'll Be Working On

• CAT 992K/G Loaders
• CAT 785C Haul Trucks
• CAT 14M & 16M Graders
• CAT D10T Dozers
• Komatsu PC2000 Excavators
• Atlas Copco T45 Drills
• Scania R620 Road Trains & Belly Dump Trailers

From preventative maintenance to diagnostics and major repairs, you'll play a key role in keeping equipment available, reliable and production ready.

What We're Looking For

• Heavy Diesel Trade Qualification (Cert III)
• Strong diagnostic and fault finding skills
• Experience on heavy earthmoving equipment (mining experience highly regarded)
• A safety first mindset and pride in quality workmanship
• Ability to pass a Pre-Employment Medical, Drug & Alcohol Screen and Police Check
• Full Australian Working Rights

Why Olympic Dam?

Because not every role offers:

• Day shift only
• A diverse fleet
• A supportive team environment
• Competitive pay and bonuses
• The chance to work on haul trucks by day and work on your handicap by night

Interviews are kicking off immediately, so don't sit in neutral for too long.