Underground Heavy Diesel Fitter
Visa sponsorship
Trade · Sydney, NSW, Australia · Full-Time · $59/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Proven heavy-machinery maintenance is the starting point for this Sydney Underground Heavy Diesel Fitter opportunity. The employer considers mechanical backgrounds from agriculture, earthmoving, civil construction, quarrying, heavy transport and mining, with underground experience beneficial rather than mandatory.
You will diagnose faults, complete component repairs and maintain specialist plant safely through demanding conditions. The role requires verifiable trade credentials and practical employment history, along with willingness to learn underground equipment and practices. Visa sponsorship is available for eligible candidates.
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Key Responsibilities
- Maintain heavy mobile machinery in demanding conditions
- Inspect equipment for developing faults
- Diagnose engines, hydraulics, transmissions, drivelines and braking systems
- Complete component replacements, major change-outs, rebuilds and overhauls
- Service underground loaders, haul trucks, drills and specialist plant
- Respond to breakdowns and restore safe operation
- Perform scheduled preventative maintenance
- Use manuals, drawings and hydraulic diagrams and maintain clear defect and service records; report maintenance needs, complete pre-starts and follow isolation, permit and high-risk safety procedures
Requirements & Eligibility
- A recognised trade qualification such as Certificate III or equivalent in Diesel Fitting, Heavy Vehicle Mechanics, Plant Mechanics or Agricultural Mechanics
- Genuine heavy machinery repair and maintenance employment showing relevant duties
- Diagnostic skills and knowledge of hydraulics, engines, transmissions, drivelines and brakes
- Underground experience is beneficial but not mandatory
- Caterpillar, Sandvik or Epiroc experience is highly regarded
- Heavy-equipment experience from agriculture, earthmoving, civil, quarrying or heavy transport will be considered
- A current driver's licence
- Comfort with rostered shifts and a residential mining setting
- Good communication, crew teamwork and independent work within safety procedures
- Willingness to learn machinery and underground practices; additional mining, confined space, working at heights or first aid qualifications are advantageous; willingness to complete medical and functional assessments and provide qualification and employment evidence
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