Leading Hand Heavy Diesel Fitter

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Posted on:  18th Mar 2025

Leading Hand Heavy Diesel Fitter – Site Based

Lead a skilled team while maintaining our Emeco Rental Fleet at South Walker Creek Mine. Be part of a team that values your leadership, expertise, and dedication to top-tier maintenance.

The Offer

  • From $74 per hour on a full-time contract.
  • FIFO - Qld Paid Flights or DIDO - Vehicle Allowance package
  • Up to 7 hrs paid Travel time per swing
  • 7/7 roster – Camp less than 2 hours from Mackay at Coppabella
  • Super paid on all hours worked.
  • Extra shift incentive for additional hours worked.
  • $5K Refer-a-Mate Incentive.
  • 190hrs of paid annual leave at your fully loaded rate.
  • Enjoy a host of discounts with preferred providers on health insurance, select retailers, novated leases & salary packaging.

 What will your day-to-day look like?

  •  Lead a crew of Fitters, Auto Electricians, Boilermakers, and TAs to maintain and service our rental fleet.
  • Work on D11 Dozers, 16M & 24M Graders, 773 to 793 Trucks, 400T & 600T Excavators, and more.
  • Prioritise breakdowns, manage planned maintenance, and report issues efficiently.
  • Ensure all maintenance repairs are performed within company guidelines and cost targets.
  • Work closely with Emeco/Force customers to meet operational objectives. 

What are you bringing to the table?

  • Unrestricted rights to work in Australia (No sponsorship available).
  • Australian recognised trade qualification (Heavy Diesel Mobile Plant).
  • Proven leadership experience in a mining environment.
  • Mine site experience – Breakdown work, diagnostics, servicing & component change-outs across CAT, Liebherr, and Hitachi equipment.
  • Coal mining safety awareness – current Standard 11 & ability to pass a Coal Board Medical.
  • Current Australian driver’s licence (mandatory).
  • Current S123 & G2 or willing to obtain.

 Do You Like What You See Here?

 Apply Now or reach out directly at gina.mcleod@emecogroup.com or 0473 031 066 to kickstart your career with us today.

 Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Agency referrals are not accepted at this time.

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