Diesel Fitters | FIFO & Local Mt Isa
Core
Servicing, maintenance, and repair of Caterpillar mobile and fixed plant equipment in mining and construction environments.
Role type
Field Service and Workshop Fitter (Diesel/Mechanical)
Builds
Maintains uptime for heavy earthmoving, quarrying, and open-cut mining equipment.
Domain
Mining and heavy construction equipment maintenance
Required skills
Heavy diesel or mechanical trade qualification, hands-on experience in earthmoving/mining, Caterpillar diagnostic systems (ET, VIMS, SIMSi, SIS), independent work, safety compliance
Preferred skills
OEM or dealership experience, competency-based pay rise eligibility
Technologies
Caterpillar ET, VIMS, SIMSi, SIS diagnostic systems
Responsibilities
Perform diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on Caterpillar equipment; carry out breakdown and scheduled maintenance to minimize downtime; complete detailed service reports and documentation; ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards; collaborate with supervisors and team members; provide clear updates to customers on job progress and major repairs.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC