Leading Hand Heavy Diesel Technician

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Posted on:  19th Nov 2025

Are you a Heavy Diesel Technician who’s had exposure to leading hand duties and is ready for a step up? Or have you been working as a leading hand for the last few years and now you’re ready for a new challenge? This could be the opportunity you are looking for to join our Emeco crew! 

We have a few exciting opportunities at our Goldfields site, offering the following perks:

  • Earn up to $195k per year + super (based on experience)
  • 8:6 / 7:7 fifo roster from Busselton
  • Small crews
  • 12% super paid on ALL hours worked
  • On-site accommodation and meals provided
  • Fortnightly pay cycles
  • Gym onsite
  • $5k refer a mate program $$$

What your day looks like:

  • Lead a team of 10 – 15 people on day and night shift
  • Ongoing maintenance and optimisation of Emeco’s heavy earthmoving fleet
  • Providing support to the Emeco rental fleet as required
  • Working safely and adhering to relevant HSE policy and procedures to minimise the risk of injury to yourself and others. 
  • Ensuring all maintenance and optimisation targets are met on time and within budget.
  • Working with Emeco customers and stakeholders to meet larger organisational objectives.

What we’ll need from you: 

  • Must have full working rights within Australia 
  • A strong commitment to safety and leadership
  • AMT exposure would be highly advantageous
  • Significant post-trade experience with heavy earthmoving equipment; namely Caterpillar, Komatsu, and Hitachi
  • Prior leadership experience working on a mine site leading a team of 10+ people
  • High level of understanding of maintenance and reliability principles
  • Strong analytical mindset and solution focused attitude
  • Hold a current Australian Driver's License 
  • Recognised National Australian Trade Certificate as a Heavy Diesel Fitter
  • Licence to conduct high risk work with dogging, rigging, crane and work platform classifications (desirable)
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening, and provide a current National Police Check.

Quick, apply now! 

Shortlisting will begin immediately, hit 'Apply Now' or email a copy of your CV and any supporting documents to Angelica Lumsden directly at angelica.lumsden@emecogroup.com 

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