Underground Heavy Diesel Fitter
Visa sponsorship
Trade · Sydney, NSW, Australia · Full-Time · $59/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Maintain and repair heavy equipment in a role listed in Sydney. The employer considers qualified mechanics and fitters from agriculture, earthmoving, civil, quarrying, heavy transport and mining backgrounds, with emphasis on demonstrable work. The role covers underground loaders, trucks, drills and other specialised machinery.
Visa sponsorship is available for eligible candidates.
Use an English CV to show your trade qualification and the mechanical systems and machines you maintain. prepare an underground heavy diesel equipment fitter CV with examples of diagnostics, major repairs and safe breakdown response. Identify verifiable employment and any relevant mining training or experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain heavy mobile plant in demanding conditions and inspect for developing faults before major failures.
- Diagnose engines, hydraulics, transmissions, drivelines and brakes and repair and replace components through change-outs, rebuilds and overhauls.
- Maintain underground loaders, haul trucks, drills and specialised plant and restore safe operation after breakdowns.
- Complete scheduled preventative work and use technical manuals, drawings and hydraulic schematics, keeping clear service, repair and defect records.
- Report maintenance needs and equipment issues, complete pre-start checks and follow isolation, permits and high-risk team safety procedures.
Requirements & Eligibility
- Recognised trade qualification, for example Certificate III or equivalent in Diesel Fitting, Heavy Vehicle Mechanics, Plant Mechanics or Agricultural Mechanics.
- Genuine documented heavy machinery repair and maintenance employment showing relevant duties.
- Sound diagnostics and troubleshooting and working hydraulics, engine, transmission, driveline and brake knowledge.
- Underground experience is beneficial but not mandatory; Caterpillar, Sandvik or Epiroc work is highly regarded.
- Agriculture, earthmoving, civil, quarrying or heavy transport equipment experience will be considered.
- Current driver's licence and comfort with rostered shifts and residential mining.
- Good communication, crew teamwork and independent work within established safety procedures.
- Eager to learn underground practices and machinery; extra mining, confined space, working at heights or first aid qualifications are advantageous.
- Willing to complete pre-employment medical and functional assessments and supply qualification and employment evidence.
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