Heavy Diesel Mechanic
- Responsible for maintaining, diagnosing and repairing heavy mobile equipment.
- Work closely with supervisors and maintenance teams to minimise downtime.
- Perform complex diagnostics and repairs on various specialised equipment types.
Heavy Diesel Mechanic
Roster: FIFO ex. Perth (2/1,2/2,3/2,4/2) OR Local Port Hedland/Newman (5/2)
Location: Port Hedland OR Newman
Employment Type: Causal
About the role
Responsible for maintaining, diagnosing and repairing heavy mobile equipment to support safe and efficient mining operations. Working closely with supervisors and maintenance teams to minimise downtime and maintain fleet reliability. Perform complex diagnostics and repairs on various specialised equipment types. Including Volvo, Isuzu, Kenworth, Scania and High-Pressure water pumps.
Skills & experience
- Current HR Drivers Licence
- Australian Heavy Diesel/Mechanical Trade Qualification
- Strong fault finding and diagnostic skills
- Ability to work within a team and autonomously
- Experience working on heavy mobile equipment
Duties & responsibilities
- Assist workshop supervisor with parts and jobs
- Complete servicing on various equipment
- Attend site breakdowns and repairs
- Diagnose and repair Volvo, Isuzu, Kenworth, Scania & HP pumps.
Benefits
- Variety of workshop & field work, potential for different jobs every day
- Opportunity to upskill and develop your skills
- Ability to create a future in mining and FIFO works
- Utilize your skills to work on specialised equipment
About the company
Category 5 Labour Management is a locally owned labour hire company providing skilled trades and maintenance staff across various industries. We pride ourselves on exceptional service, a supportive team environment, and opportunities for career growth. Our people are key to our success, and we’re committed to helping them thrive.
How to apply
Click APPLY or contact Hedland Recruitment Team on 08 9173 4116 for a confidential discussion.
- Competitive Salary
- Various Rosters Available for better Work/Life Balance
- Career progression and stable ongoing hours
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