Heavy Diesel Fitter

About the role

BUMA Australia is looking for an experienced Heavy Diesel Fitter to join its Maintenance team at Blackwater Mine in Central Queensland. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the fitter carries out repairs and preventative maintenance on a large fleet of heavy vehicles.

Key responsibilities

• Perform repairs and preventative maintenance on the fleet of excavators, haul trucks, graders, dozers and water trucks.
• Work on Hitachi EX8000, CAT 6060 and Hitachi EX3600 excavators, Komatsu 930E and CAT 789C haul trucks, CAT 16M and 18M graders, CAT D10 and D11 dozers and CAT 785 water trucks.

Required profile

• Relevant diesel fitter or heavy vehicle trade qualifications.
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role.
• Proven experience with 789 and 930E trucks and 600T and 800T Caterpillar, Hitachi and OK excavators.
• High levels of initiative and ability to work well under pressure.
• Safety focus with a high attention to detail.
• Excellent work planning and scheduling skills.
• Candidate with a Coal Board medical/health assessment and a Standard 11 Statement of Attainment is desired but not essential.

What we offer

• 7/7 roster with 12.5-hour shifts.
• Annualised weekly pay plus superannuation, in a full-time permanent position.
• Camp accommodation or living away from home allowance.
• Company bus transport to and from Rockhampton, Yeppoon and Emerald.
• Discounted employee benefits on health insurance, groceries, fuel and retail outlets.

To apply, use the Apply button on the listing; email applications and agencies are not accepted. Final applicants will be asked to consent to a police check.