Mine Site Diesel Fitter: Prime Movers & Trailers (FIFO)

Blake Machinery Group; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site meals provided

Accommodations included

Tools provided on-site

Airfare from capital cities

Job summary

Blake Machinery Group is seeking experienced diesel fitters to support on-site maintenance of prime movers and trailers on a mine site near Weipa. The role involves scheduled maintenance, breakdown repairs, fault diagnosis, and keeping precise service records for Scania and Kenworth fleet assets.

The ideal candidate has heavy diesel trade qualifications, HR licence, and proven experience in mining/FIFO environments, with a strong safety mindset and ability to work independently or in teams.

Qualifications

• Proven HD mechanical servicing, breakdown and fault finding/diagnostic experience on prime movers and trailers.
• Day and night shift, mining/FIFO experience preferred.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team.
• Strong commitment towards safe work practices.
• Proven problem-solving ability, strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Heavy Diesel/Duty trade qualification or equivalent.
• HR Licence.
• Cert II in Automotive Air Conditioning (highly desirable).
• Mining/FIFO experience or rigging/dogging/non-slewing crane tickets favored.

Responsibilities

• Maintain prime movers and trailers on a mine site.
• Perform scheduled maintenance, breakdowns and repairs.
• Diagnose faults and troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Complete and maintain accurate service records for all assets.

Skills

Diesel engine repair

Fault diagnosis

Prime movers

Trailers

Heavy-duty servicing

Safety conscious

Education

Heavy Diesel Trade Qualification

HR Licence

Cert II in Automotive Air Conditioning

Tools

Scania diagnostics

Kenworth diagnostics

HD hand tools

Job description

Blake Machinery Group is seeking experienced diesel fitters to support on-site maintenance of prime movers and trailers on a mine site near Weipa. The role involves scheduled maintenance, breakdown repairs, fault diagnosis, and keeping precise service records for Scania and Kenworth fleet assets.

The ideal candidate has heavy diesel trade qualifications, HR licence, and proven experience in mining/FIFO environments, with a strong safety mindset and ability to work independently or in teams.