$75–$90 per hour | Full-Time or Casual | FIFO and DIDO Opportunities
Falcon Contracting is seeking experienced Underground Diesel Fitters and Auto Electricians for current and upcoming opportunities across multiple Australian mining operations.
This is not a single-site advertisement.
We aim to match candidates with opportunities suited to their experience, machinery exposure, preferred roster, employment type and point of hire.
Rates range from$75–$95 per hour, depending on experience, equipment capability, employment type and the requirements of the assignment.
Bothfull-time and casual employmentoptions are available.
$75–$90 per hour | Full-Time or Casual | FIFO and DIDO Opportunities
Falcon Contracting is seeking experienced Underground Diesel Fitters and Auto Electricians for current and upcoming opportunities across multiple Australian mining operations.
This is not a single-site advertisement.
We aim to match candidates with opportunities suited to their experience, machinery exposure, preferred roster, employment type and point of hire.
Rates range from$75–$95 per hour, depending on experience, equipment capability, employment type and the requirements of the assignment.
Bothfull-time and casual employmentoptions are available.
Rosters and Travel
Available rosters may include:
7 days on, 7 days off
8 days on, 6 days off
2 weeks on, 2 weeks off
Rotating day and night shifts
Most assignments operate on standard*******-hour shifts.
Flights, accommodation and meals are supplied in accordance with the relevant assignment.




Standard FIFO points of hire vary between sites and may include Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide, Darwin, Alice Springs, Perth, Townsville and Cairns.
Where additional travel is required from your home location, Falcon Contracting is open to discussing atailored employment and travel package.
Equipment Experience
We are interested in candidates with experience across one or more of the following:
CAT underground trucks and loaders
Sandvik underground trucks, loaders and drills
Epiroc underground trucks and drills
Normet underground support equipment
Integrated Tool Carriers
Service trucks, pumps and ancillary fleets
Underground light vehicles
Experience with equipment such as CAT AD55, AD60, AD63, R****, R**** and R****, Epiroc MT65, Simba and Boomer, Sandvik DD421, DD422i and Solo drills will be highly regarded.
You do not need experience across every machine listed.
We are interested in understanding the equipment you are genuinely confident working on so we can match you with a suitable assignment.
Technical Experience
Experience in the following areas will be highly regarded:
Breakdown and preventative maintenance
Hydraulic diagnostics and repairs
Electrical fault-finding
Engine and powertrain repairs
Component change-outs




Underground drill fitting
Load-and-haul maintenance
Field service and workshop maintenance
Experience with CAT ET, Cummins Insite, Volvo Tech Tool, Allison DOC, Sandvik or Epiroc diagnostic systems will also be beneficial.
What We Are Looking For
To be considered, you will ideally have:
Australian-recognised Heavy Diesel, Mobile Plant or equivalent trade qualification
Previous underground mining experience
Experience maintaining underground mobile equipment
Robust safety awareness and attention to quality
Sound diagnostic and fault-finding ability
Ability to work day and night shifts
Current Australian driver's licence
Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol assessment
Ability to meet site-specific onboarding requirements
Additional tickets such as Working at Heights, Confined Space, HR license, Forklift, EWP, Dogging, Rigging, First Aid or Fire Suppression will be viewed favorably.
Why Join Falcon Contracting?
Falcon Contracting offers:
Competitive hourly rates
Full-time and casual employment options
Superannuation on all hours for casual employees
Ongoing underground mining opportunities
Multiple roster and site options
Standard *******-hour shifts
Flights, accommodation and meals supplied
Tailored travel package discussions
Direct access to a hands-on management team
Employee referral incentives
Falcon Contracting is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applications from suitably qualified tradespeople across Australia.
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📌 Underground Diesel Fitters – Multiple Sites & Rosters (Queensland)
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📍 Queensland