At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair heavy mobile mining equipment to ensure safety and performance.
- Company: Join MacKellar, a leading mining solutions provider with over 50 years of experience.
- Benefits: $75/hr + super, FIFO options, accommodation, meals, and PPE provided.
- Other info: MacKellar values your skills and offers a supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Enjoy a stable career with a lifestyle-friendly 7/7 roster and growth opportunities.
- Qualifications: Trade qualification as a Diesel Fitter and experience with heavy mining equipment.
The predicted salary is between 75 - 75 $ per hour.
MacKellar is looking for an experienced Diesel Fitter to join our maintenance team at the established Curragh Mine, located just 15 minutes from Blackwater. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity offering long-term career stability, a lifestyle-friendly roster and the opportunity to work across a large fleet of heavy mobile mining equipment.
What's on Offer:
- $75.00/hr + super, paid on all rostered hours
- 7/7 roster - rotating weeks of days and night shifts
- FIFO from Brisbane or DIDO to Blackwater
- Permanent full-time position
- Accommodation, meals and PPE provided
- Salary packaging options available through SPA
About the Role:
As a Diesel Fitter, you'll be responsible for helping maintain the safety, reliability and performance of a large fleet of heavy mobile mining equipment. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Completing maintenance, repairs and component change-outs on heavy mobile plant
- Carrying out diagnostics, fault finding, inspections, overhauls and scheduled servicing
- Performing planned and preventative maintenance in a safe and efficient manner
- Providing daily operational support, including refuelling as required
- Working independently while adhering to site procedures and safety requirements
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the maintenance team
- Ensuring all work is completed to required safety, quality and compliance standards
About You:
- A recognised trade qualification as a Diesel Fitter
- Previous experience working on heavy mining or earthmoving equipment
- Strong diagnostic, fault-finding and mechanical repair skills
- Current Queensland Coal Board Medical, or willingness to obtain
- Standard 11, or willingness to obtain
- Current Queensland Driver Licence
- A strong focus on safety and quality workmanship
Why MacKellar?
With more than 50 years of experience, MacKellar provides mining and civil earthmoving solutions across Australia. We operate a large and modern fleet and are committed to maintaining high standards of safety, quality and long-term career development for our people. Join a team where your experience and skills are valued, while enjoying the stability of permanent employment and the lifestyle benefits of a 7/7 roster. MacKellar is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Only shortlisted candidates with relevant Diesel Fitter experience will be contacted.
Diesel Fitter in Blackwater employer: MacKellar Group
MacKellar is an exceptional employer, offering a competitive salary and genuine career development opportunities in a supportive work culture. Based on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, employees enjoy a Monday to Friday schedule, allowing for a healthy work-life balance while contributing to the maintenance of a diverse fleet of heavy mining equipment across multiple operations.
