Diesel Fitter
Mackellar Group
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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