Drill Fitter - Yarrabee (Blackwater region)

Action Drill & Blast is a leading provider of integrated drilling and blasting services in Australia.

We have a positive team culture based on our core values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, and Innovation and we provide our employees with a safe and friendly work environment.

Our large REICHDrill platform rotary drill fleet is modern and maintained to the highest standard.

We are currently seeking application from experienced Drill or Diesel Fitters for a Full-Time 7/7 DIDO position at our Yarrabee Project located just outside of the local town of Blackwater in Central Queensland.

Experience working on drill rigs is highly desired, however, experienced Heavy Diesel Fitters who may not have worked on drill rigs before are encouraged to apply.

The salary/wage range for this role is $65.00 to $74.00 per hour with Trade-certified Fitters who are new to mining or drill rigs towards the lower end of that range and experienced Drill Fitters and Leading Hands towards the higher end.

A Local Accomodation Allowance may be applicable for Blackwater locals, please enquire for further information.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor you will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Perform scheduled drill servicing across our REICHDrill rigs
• Performing unscheduled repairs
• Prioritising workloads or unscheduled repairs when required
• Supervising and/or coaching the activities of Trainee Fitters
• Maintaining and servicing light vehicles, support trucks and trailers
• Fulfilling all safety requirements and maintenance reporting needs.

ESSENTIAL Skills and requirements include:

• Trade Certificate (Mechanical)
• Hand Tools
• Driver Licence
• High level of diagnostic skills and field service fault finding is highly regarded
• Ability to work autonomously and part of a team
• Physical fitness and ability to perform manual labour

DESIRABLE skills include:

• Heavy machinery maintenance experience
• Refrigerant Handling Licence
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision
• Ability to work as part of a small team
• Excellent communication skills and safety awareness
• Working at Heights

We Offer:

• Paid training for approved training courses
• Employee Referral Program
• Loyalty Bonuses
• Superannuation paid on all hours worked – including overtime
• Travel Allowance
• Crew Trainer allowance for appointed on-site trainers
• Novated leasing on vehicles
• Health Insurance & Retail Discounts

If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact us via recruitment@actiondb.com.au and we will get back to you ASAP.

To apply for the position you will need to provide a current CV/resume with two contactable referees. Action Drill and Blast is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we strongly support diversity in our workforce. Applicants from a wide sector of the community, including women and indigenous cultures, are encouraged to apply. Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your application.