At a Glance
- Tasks: Use your mechanical skills to maintain and repair heavy vehicles and equipment.
- Company: Join a leading company in Toowoomba with a focus on teamwork and reliability.
- Benefits: $55–$57 per hour, plus meal and tool allowances, with overtime opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy a dynamic work environment with potential for pay increases and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by keeping essential machinery running smoothly.
- Qualifications: Trade-qualified Heavy Diesel Fitter or Diesel Mechanic with strong diagnostic skills.
The predicted salary is between 57 - 57 $ per hour.
Opportunity: Put your mechanical skills to work across a varied fleet of heavy vehicles, mobile plant and quarry equipment. From preventative maintenance and fault-finding to breakdown repairs, you'll work on equipment that keeps operations moving, with opportunities to get out on site.
Experience: Trade-qualified Heavy Diesel Fitter or Diesel Mechanic with experience maintaining and repairing heavy vehicles, earthmoving equipment, mobile plant or quarry machinery. Strong diagnostic skills, a safety-first approach and the ability to work independently or alongside a team are key. Experience across different equipment types is an advantage.
Benefits: Earn $55–$57 per hour + OT, plus a $58 meal allowance, $25 weekly tool allowance when using your own tools, and an additional $2–$4 per hour when working on site, depending on location. A three-month performance review also provides an opportunity for a pay increase.
Extras: Relevant trade qualification required. HR and forklift licences are advantageous. Work generally runs from 6am–5pm Monday to Friday, with Saturday work from 5am–11am. Overtime applies after 7.6 standard hours, with a 17.5% afternoon shift loading. We're looking for someone reliable, mechanically minded and willing to get involved, who takes pride in their workmanship and backs their teammates.
HD Fitter employer: Aston Advantage
Join a leading mining contractor in Cobar, where you’ll enjoy a hands-on role as a FIFO Light Vehicle Fitter, working with a modern fleet in a supportive and experienced team. With competitive pay of $55 per hour plus super, and the convenience of flights and accommodation covered, this position offers not just stability but also opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic work environment. Experience a culture that prioritises safety and teamwork while contributing to essential operations in the mining industry.
