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Diesel Fitter

Mackellar Group

Blackwater, QLD
FIFO
$75 hourly
7/7

Job Description

MacKellar is seeking an experienced Diesel Fitter to join our high-performing maintenance team at an established mine site just 15 minutes from Blackwater. This is a permanent opportunity offering long-term stability, a great lifestyle roster and the chance to work on a large fleet of heavy mining equipment.

What's on Offer

  • $75.00/hr + super paid on all rostered hours
  • 7/7 roster – rotating days and nights
  • FIFO from Brisbane
  • Permanent full-time employment
  • Accommodation, meals and PPE provided
  • Salary packaging options available via SPA

About the Role

As a Diesel Fitter, you will play a key role in maintaining the reliability, safety and performance of a large fleet of heavy mining equipment.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Carrying out maintenance, repairs and component change-outs on heavy mobile plant
  • Performing diagnostics, fault finding, inspections, overhauls and scheduled servicing
  • Completing planned and preventative maintenance safely and efficiently
  • Undertaking daily operational support tasks, including refuelling where required
  • Working autonomously while following site procedures and safety systems
  • Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
  • Ensuring all work meets strict safety, quality and compliance standards

About You

To be successful, you will have:

  • Trade qualification as a Diesel Fitter
  • Proven experience working on heavy mining or earthmoving equipment
  • Strong diagnostic, fault-finding and repair capabilities
  • Current Queensland Coal Board Medical or willingness to obtain
  • Standard 11 or willingness to obtain
  • Current Queensland Driver Licence
  • Strong commitment to safety and quality workmanship

Why MacKellar?

For more than 50 years, MacKellar has delivered mining and civil earthmoving solutions across Australia. We operate a large, modern fleet and are committed to safety, quality and providing long-term career opportunities for our people. Join a team where your skills are valued, with the stability of a permanent role and the lifestyle benefits of a 7/7 roster. MacKellar is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Only shortlisted candidates with relevant Diesel Fitter experience will be contacted.

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