The Opportunity
We are partnering with a major underground operation in Northwest Queensland to secure experienced Heavy Diesel Fitters & Auto Electricians for their underground maintenance team.
This is a long-term opportunity on a tier one site with a stable, well-resourced workshop fleet.
The Details
- 7 days on, 7 days off roster
- $80 to $95 per hour depending on experience and tickets
- Flights ex Cairns, Townsville or Brisbane
- All meals and accommodation provided
- Underground role, workshop and field maintenance
- Ongoing work with a well-established contractor
You will be working across underground mobile equipment including:
- Sandvik loaders (LH514, LH517, LH621)
- Sandvik and Cat underground trucks (TH551, TH663, AD 50, AD55, AD60)
- Development jumbos (DD421, DD422)
- Production drills (DL411, Simba)
- Charge up units and IT rigs
- Normet agitators and Spraymec shotcrete sprayers
- Integrated tool carriers and underground service vehicles
- Trade qualified Heavy Diesel Fitter or Auto elec. Dual trade highly desirable.
- Previous underground hard rock experience (essential)
- Standard 11 Generic Induction (current)
- Current C Class licence
- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and D&A screen
- Strong fault finding and diagnostic ability
- Sandvik or Epiroc OEM experience
- Hydraulic and electrical fault finding
- Working at Heights, Confined Space, EWP tickets

