Trade Assistant

Green's Diesel Service Pty Ltd; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Green’s Diesel Service in Cloncurry, Queensland, offers Trade Assistant roles with FIFO, DIDO or Residential rosters. This ongoing position involves work on mine sites across North West Queensland, plus workshop duties at our Cloncurry facility, with safety and reliability at the core of the role.

You will assist with surface and underground mining equipment, including surface preparation, blasting and industrial coating to meet quality and production standards.

Qualifications

• Able to work alongside a tradesman.
• Able to take direction and follow instructions.
• Able to work independently and take initiative where required.
• Must be punctual and adhere to rostered shift times.
• Self-motivated and team orientated.
• Energetic and “Can Do” attitude.
• Understanding of Work Health and Safety.

Responsibilities

• Work on surface and underground mining equipment, including surface prep, blasting and industrial coating.
• Carry out on-site and workshop tasks across mine sites and in the Cloncurry workshop.

Skills

Work alongside tradesman

Follow instructions

Independent worker

Punctual & rosters

Self-motivated

Team oriented

Can-do attitude

WHS understanding

Job description

Trade Assistant – FIFO / DIDO / Residential Opportunities

Ongoing work across various mine sites and workshop
FIFO, DIDO or Residential options available

Green’s Diesel Service is a locally owned and operated business based in Cloncurry, Queensland. We specialise in maintenance, repairs, and rebuilds of heavy earthmoving and mining equipment, ranging from field service work to major component rebuilds and full equipment demobilisation and mobilisation projects.

We’re not a large corporate company — and that’s exactly how we like it. Our team is close-knit, supportive, and built on strong working relationships, where your skills, attitude, and work ethic are recognised and valued.

As our business continues to grow, we are looking for experienced Diesel Fitters who want more than just a job — we’re looking for people who want to be part of a reliable team with long‑term stability and genuine career development opportunities.

About the Role

This position involves ongoing work on various mine sites within North West Queensland, along with workshop-based work in Cloncurry. You will work on both surface and underground mining equipment, involving surface preparation, blasting and industrial coating of structural steelto meet quality, safety and production standards.

Work Options Available

• FIFO from Brisbane, Townsville or Cairns
• DIDO from Mount Isa or surrounds (accommodation provided)
• Residential Cloncurry (locals encouraged to apply)
• 2/1 roster with rotating day/night shifts

Skills and Qualifications required:

• Able to work alongside a tradesman
• Able to take direction and follow instructions.
• Able to work independently and take initiative where required.
• Must be punctual and adhere to rostered shift times.
• Self‑motivated and team orientated.
• Energetic and “Can Do” attitude.
• Understanding of Work Health and Safety.

Essential Requirements

• Current manual driver’s licence
• Ability to pass a mine site medical including drug and alcohol screening
• Ability to work rotating rosters and shift work
• Strong commitment to workplace safety
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• Experience working with machinery
• Mining or heavy earthmoving maintenance experience

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rates based on experience
• Stable, ongoing work with a growing company
• Variety of mine site and workshop work
• Supportive and team‑focused work environment
• Career growth opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements with multiple roster options

Make the Move to Mining

This is a great opportunity for candidates from agricultural, heavy vehicle, or construction equipment backgrounds looking to transition into the mining industry.