Leading Hand Heavy Diesel Technician

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Posted on:  22nd Dec 2025

Step into a standout opportunity as a Leading Hand Heavy Diesel Fitter in our Goldfields workshops!

What's in it for you:

  • 5+ year project
  • Newly built dome-style workshop with updated tooling
  • Earn up to $232k per year + super, depending on roster choice and experience
  • FIFO rosters operating day and night shifts, with multiple rosters to choose from: 8:6 / 7:7, 2:2, or 2:1
  • FIFO from Perth or Busselton with direct flights to and from site
  • Compact crews of 12–15 members
  • 12% super paid on all hours worked
  • On-site accommodation and meals provided
  • Fortnightly pays
  • On-site gym
  • $5,000 Refer a Mate program

What your day looks like:

  • Lead a team of 12 – 15 people on day and night shift
  • Ongoing maintenance and optimisation of Emeco’s heavy earthmoving fleet
  • Providing support to the Emeco rental fleet as required
  • Working safely and adhering to relevant HSE policy and procedures to minimise the risk of injury to yourself and others. 
  • Ensuring all maintenance and optimisation targets are met on time and within budget.
  • Working with Emeco customers and stakeholders to meet larger organisational objectives.

What we’ll need from you: 

  • Must have full working rights within Australia 
  • A strong commitment to safety and leadership
  • AMT exposure would be highly advantageous
  • Extensive post-trade Heavy Diesel Mechanical experience with heavy earthmoving equipment, including Caterpillar, Komatsu, and Hitachi
  • Prior leadership experience working on a mine site leading a team of 10+ people
  • High level of understanding of maintenance and reliability principles
  • Strong analytical mindset and solution focused attitude
  • Hold a current Australian Driver's License 
  • Recognised National Australian Trade Certificate as a Heavy Diesel Fitter
  • Licence to conduct high risk work with dogging, rigging, crane and work platform classifications (desirable)

Fleet Onsite:

  • New Liebherr excavator R9400 
  • New Hitachi haul truck EH3500-3AC 
  • Hitachi excavator EX1900-6
  • Caterpillar D10T Dozer
  • Caterpillar 16H grader
  • Caterpillar 773E water cart
  • Caterpillar 777D water cart

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening, and provide a current National Police Check.

Quick, apply now! 

Shortlisting will begin immediately, hit 'Apply Now' or email a copy of your CV and any supporting documents directly at recruitment@emecogroup.com 

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