Job Description

$55-57 per hour – Depending on experience

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Monday-Friday Operations

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Home every night!

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Oncall Roster with Standby Allowance

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Field Service Vehicle

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Gladstone, QLD | Full-Time | Be Home Every Night

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Tired of long swings, remote work, or being away from your family, but enjoy working on a variety of earthmoving, trucks and machinery?

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We're looking for an experienced Diesel Fitter / HD Fitter / HD Mechanic to join our growing Gladstone-based team. This is a long-term opportunity with consistent local work, modern equipment, and a supportive crew that understands life outside of work matters.

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- $55-57 per hour – Depending on experience

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- Monday-Friday Operations

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- Longstanding Reputable Business

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- Home every night!

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- Oncall Roster with Standby Allowance

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- Retention Allowance

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- Field Service Vehicle

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Diesel Fitter | HD Fitter | HD Mechanic

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Gladstone, QLD | Full-Time | Be Home Every Night

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Tired of long swings, remote work, or being away from your family, but enjoy working on a variety of earthmoving, trucks and machinery?

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We're looking for an experienced Diesel Fitter / HD Fitter / HD Mechanic to join our growing Gladstone-based team. This is a long-term opportunity with consistent local work, modern equipment, and a supportive crew that understands life outside of work matters.

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Why This Role Is Different

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- Local work only – no FIFO or extended time away

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- Be home every night

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- Strong job security with a well-established local business

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- Variety of work without the burnout of constant travel

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What You'll Be Doing

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- Diagnosing, fault-finding, and repairing heavy-duty diesel equipment

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- Working on trucks, transport vehicles, cranes, generators, EWP's, earthmoving machinery, light vehicles, and more

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- Scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance

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- In office repairs and breakdown assistance within the local area

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- Completing job documentation accurately and efficiently

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- Working safely and collaboratively with a skilled team

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What We're Looking For

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- Trade qualification in Diesel Fitting, Heavy Vehicle Mechanics, or related trade

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- Experience as a Diesel Fitter / HD Fitter / HD Mechanic

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- Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills

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- Ability to work autonomously and take pride in your work

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- A safety-first mindset

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- Current driver's licence

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- Availability for a 5-week rotating on-call roster

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What We Offer

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- Competitive pay based on experience

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- Consistent local work – sleep in your own bed every night

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- Company vehicle for work-related use

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- Ongoing training and development

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- Modern tools, equipment, uniform, and PPE provided

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- A down-to-earth, family-friendly team culture

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- Job variety without FIFO fatigue

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About Us

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With over 20 years of experience, CQ Diesel Fitting / Waterson Diesel is a trusted local provider of diesel and heavy equipment servicing across the Gladstone region. We're proud of our reputation for quality work, strong safety standards, and looking after our people.

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📌 Field Based |Diesel Fitter | HD Fitter | HD Mechanic (Gladstone Central)
🏢 Waterson Diesel
📍 Gladstone Central