Underground Heavy Diesel Fitter — 2:2 FIFO, OEM Training

Marble Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 98,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Brand-new underground fleet

OEM-accredited trade training

Interstate FIFO flights paid

Long-term contract potential

Job summary

Marble Group is seeking an Underground Heavy Diesel Fitter to join its mobile maintenance team at a large underground hard rock operation in regional South Australia. The role offers 2:2 rosters, 12-hour shifts, and FIFO flights from major centres with high-quality camp facilities.

You will service and repair underground mobile and fixed plant, perform preventative maintenance and diagnostics, and contribute to safety and quality standards on site.

Qualifications

• Must have Australian-recognised heavy diesel, mobile plant or heavy vehicle trade qualification.
• Experience maintaining underground hard rock equipment.
• Experience on underground shotcrete rigs and/or agitator trucks.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to complete a National Police Check and pre-employment medical.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and repairing underground mobile and fixed plant
• Completing scheduled and preventative maintenance
• Diagnosing faults and replacing components
• Mechanical, hydraulic and basic auto-electrical fault finding
• Attending breakdowns across the underground operation
• Identifying and managing maintenance risks
• Ensuring all work meets site safety and quality standards

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Mechanical knowledge

Hydraulic systems

Auto-electrical basics

Safety-conscious

Education

Australian-recognised heavy diesel/mobile plant trade qualification

Job description

This globally established mining contractor delivers major underground mining projects across Australia and internationally. The business is known for its strong safety culture, long-term contracts and continued investment in its people and equipment.

What the company offers:

• Ongoing OEM-accredited training
• Strong internal career progression
• Industry-leading safety systems
• A supportive and experienced underground maintenance team

The Site and FIFO

The role is based at a large underground hard rock operation in regional South Australia.

Site and roster highlights include:

• 2:2 roster - 7 days, 7 nights, followed by 14 days off
• 12-hour shifts
• FIFO flights paid from major capital cities
• High-quality camp facilities with ensuite rooms
• Onsite gym, pool and wet mess
• Telstra and Optus coverage

The Role

As an Underground Heavy Diesel Fitter, you'll join the mobile maintenance team supporting a brand-new underground fleet.

The fleet includes:

• Agitator trucks
• Underground shotcrete rigs
• Integrated tool carriers
• Light vehicles

Your day-to-day duties will include:

• Servicing and repairing underground mobile and fixed plant
• Completing scheduled and preventative maintenance
• Diagnosing faults and replacing components
• Mechanical, hydraulic and basic auto-electrical fault finding
• Attending breakdowns across the underground operation
• Identifying and managing maintenance risks
• Ensuring all work meets site safety and quality standards

Your Value

You will hold an Australian-recognised heavy diesel, mobile plant or heavy vehicle trade qualification and have proven experience maintaining underground hard rock equipment.

To be considered, you must have:

• Experience working on underground shotcrete rigs and/or agitator trucks
• Current or recent underground hard rock mining experience
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Mechanical, hydraulic and basic auto-electrical knowledge
• A positive attitude and strong commitment to safety
• Ability to complete a National Police Check and pre-employment medical

The Opportunity

This is a long-term opportunity offering:

• Rates up to $86.00ph + super
• Interstate FIFO flights paid
• Even-time 2:2 roster
• Brand-new underground fleet
• PPE provided
• Ongoing OEM-accredited trade training
• Potential permanency after six months on contract

What's Next?

Applications are being reviewed and shortlisted immediately. Apply now for further information or contact Olivia Platt on 0477 455 *** at Marble for a confidential discussion.

In the past 5 years we have been extremely humbled to have placed over 16,000 people into meaningful employment. This equates to 21 lives enhanced every day!

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