At a Glance
- Tasks: Service and repair underground mobile and fixed plant equipment in a dynamic mining environment.
- Company: Globally established mining contractor with a strong safety culture.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, FIFO flights, ongoing training, and high-quality camp facilities.
- Other info: Long-term opportunity with potential for permanency and excellent career progression.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and work on cutting-edge underground equipment.
- Qualifications: Heavy diesel trade qualification and experience with underground hard rock equipment.
The predicted salary is between 86 - 86 $ per hour.
This globally established mining contractor delivers major underground mining projects across Australia and internationally.
The business is known for its strong safety culture, long-term contracts and continued investment in its people and equipment.
What the company offers
- Ongoing OEM-accredited training
- Strong internal career progression
- Industry-leading safety systems
- A supportive and experienced underground maintenance team
- The Site and FIFO
The role is based at a large underground hard rock operation in regional South Australia.
Site and roster highlights include
- 2:2 roster - 7 days, 7 nights, followed by 14 days off
- 12-hour shifts
- FIFO flights paid from major capital cities
- High-quality camp facilities with ensuite rooms
- Onsite gym, pool and wet mess
- Telstra and Optus coverage
The Role
As an Underground Heavy Diesel Fitter, you'll join the mobile maintenance team supporting a brand-new underground fleet.
The fleet includes
- Agitator trucks
- Underground shotcrete rigs
- Integrated tool carriers
- Light vehicles
Your day-to-day duties will include
- Servicing and repairing underground mobile and fixed plant
- Completing scheduled and preventative maintenance
- Diagnosing faults and replacing components
- Mechanical, hydraulic and basic auto-electrical fault finding
- Attending breakdowns across the underground operation
- Identifying and managing maintenance risks
- Ensuring all work meets site safety and quality standards
- Your Value
You will hold an Australian-recognised heavy diesel, mobile plant or heavy vehicle trade qualification and have proven experience maintaining underground hard rock equipment.
To be considered, you must have
- Experience working on underground shotcrete rigs and/or agitator trucks
- Current or recent underground hard rock mining experience
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
- Mechanical, hydraulic and basic auto-electrical knowledge
- A positive attitude and strong commitment to safety
- Ability to complete a National Police Check and pre-employment medical
The Opportunity
This is a long-term opportunity offering
- Rates up to $86.00ph + super
- Interstate FIFO flights paid
- Even-time 2:2 roster
- Brand-new underground fleet
- PPE provided
- Ongoing OEM-accredited trade training
- Potential permanency after six months on contract
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Underground Heavy Diesel Fitter in Melbourne employer: Marble Group
Join a reputable mining contracting company that prioritises your career growth and well-being, offering competitive pay rates and flexible rosters across various NSW locations. With a strong commitment to training, safety, and a supportive team culture, you'll have the chance to upskill in underground mining development or fixed plant operations while enjoying long-term job security. Whether you choose to reside locally or work on a DIDO basis, this company provides an excellent environment for professional advancement in the mining sector.
