At a Glance
- Tasks: Service and repair heavy mining equipment at Peak Downs Mine Site.
- Company: Join a high-performing maintenance team in the Bowen Basin.
- Benefits: $91.25/hr flat rate plus performance bonuses and camp accommodation provided.
- Other info: Long-term opportunity with excellent career growth in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Work on Australia's largest mining equipment and enjoy a 7/7 lifestyle roster.
- Qualifications: Experience with large mining equipment and a valid driver's licence required.
The predicted salary is between 91.25 - 91.25 $ per hour.
- DIDO HD Fitter/Mechanic - Peak Downs Qld
- HD Fitter/Mechanic - Peak Downs Mine Site $91.25/hr Flat Rate + $3/hr Performance Bonus
- 7/7 Lifestyle Roster | Camp Accommodation Provided We are currently seeking experienced
- Heavy Diesel Fitters/Mechanics to join a high-performing maintenance team at
- Peak Downs Mine Site , located approximately
200km from Mackay in the Bowen Basin .
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established maintenance team working on some of the largest and most productive mining equipment in Australia.
- What's on Offer
- $91.25/hr casual flat rate
- Additional $3/hr performance bonus paid six-monthly
- 7/7 lifestyle roster
- 12-hour shifts (typically 5:30am-5:30pm or 6:00am-6:00pm)
- Full camp accommodation provided
- Long-term opportunity on a major Queensland coal operation
- Predominantly workshop-based role with some field maintenance work
About the Role
Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will be responsible for the servicing, repair, maintenance and overhaul of a large mobile mining fleet, ensuring equipment reliability and availability targets are achieved.
Key responsibilities include
- Service, repair and maintenance of heavy mining equipment
- Diagnosing and troubleshooting faults quickly and effectively
- Major component change-outs and gearbox overhauls
- Working independently while contributing to a team of six fitters
- Communicating daily with maintenance personnel and supervisors
- Achieving daily and weekly maintenance targets
- Maintaining high standards of safety and workmanship
- Workshop and field maintenance as required
Equipment Fleet You will be working across a range of large-scale mining equipment including:
- CAT 789C & 789D Haul Trucks
- CAT 793C & 793D Haul Trucks
- CAT 777F Water Carts
- CAT D9 & D11 Dozers
- CAT 854K Wheel Dozers
- CAT 988H Loaders
- CAT 16M, 18M & 24M Graders
- Hitachi EX3600 Excavators
Experience working on large mining equipment is essential, with particular interest in candidates who have worked on D11 dozers, large haul trucks and Hitachi excavators.
Site Travel Information This role is ideally suited to DIDO candidates.
Employees are responsible for arranging and funding their own travel to and from site.
Candidates may choose to drive in or fly into Mackay at their own expense and utilise available transport arrangements into site.
Please note
- No work ute or company vehicle is provided
- Employees are expected to travel to site in their own vehicle
- Camp accommodation is provided
- A site bus operates between camp and the mine each day
- Application Requirements To be considered for this opportunity, please submit:
- Current Resume/CV
- Trade Certificate or Certificate of Proficiency
- Current Driver's Licence
- Recent Headshot Photograph
- Two contactable work references
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