Diesel Fitter Leading Hand (Excavators)

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Job Description

Why MacKellar
  • Competitive pay rates $80.65ph plus Superannuation paid on all rostered hours
  • Flights paid for out of Rockhampton, Townsville, or Cairns for a 7/7 Roster
  • Meals, camp accommodation (gym and wet mess on site), PPE provided
  • Our Benefits Program includes: discount with health insurance provider, Bupa, online salary sacrificing, novated leasing, and employee assistance program.
Your new company

We are the mining services contractor for Bravus’ Carmichael Mine and together we are creating jobs and opportunities for regional Queensland.  Production is in full swing at the mine site located in the Galilee Basin and we’re excited to be building our team with these additional roles as we ramp up our next fleets!

Townsville and Rockhampton are our primary recruitment hubs and we are also offering flights from Cairns. We also encourage and will consider applicants from all regional Queensland communities.

Your new role:
  • Secure a permanent opportunity within our on-site maintenance department, working a 7/7 rotating roster your duties include;
  • Lead mobile machine maintenance, including component replacement, component overhaul, general repairs, fault diagnostics, PM servicing, daily refueling and inspections
  • Be flexible with work hours, with the ability to work day and night shifts
  • Ensure planned repairs are executed within time and cost requirements
  • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and work within teams to develop and implement solutions.
What you'll need to succeed:
  • Extensive experience leading a Digger crew (Liebherr and Hitachi excavators)  
  • A trade certificate with post-trade experience or equivalent experience (Heavy Duty Diesel Fitter or Plant Mechanic)
  • Current Standard 11 and Drivers Licence
  • Experience with heavy earth moving equipment with mine site experience highly advantageous.
If you’re an experienced Leading Hand with an excellent work ethic, attitude and safety conscious approach, then we want to talk to you.
Only those with the relevant experience and qualifications will be contacted.

We are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.