Heavy Diesel Fitter | Toowoomba, QLD | $55–$57 per hour + OT | Site Work Available | Pathway to perm
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.
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