Job Description

$75–$90 per hour | Full-Time or Casual | FIFO and DIDO Opportunities

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Falcon Contracting is seeking experienced Underground Diesel Fitters and Auto Electricians for current and upcoming opportunities across multiple Australian mining operations.

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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.

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Rates range from $75–$95 per hour, depending on experience, equipment capability, employment type and the requirements of the assignment.

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Both full-time and casual employment options are available.

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$75–$90 per hour | Full-Time or Casual | FIFO and DIDO Opportunities

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Falcon Contracting is seeking experienced Underground Diesel Fitters and Auto Electricians for current and upcoming opportunities across multiple Australian mining operations.

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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.

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Rates range from $75–$95 per hour, depending on experience, equipment capability, employment type and the requirements of the assignment.

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Both full-time and casual employment options are available.

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Rosters and Travel

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Available rosters may include:

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- 7 days on, 7 days off
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- 8 days on, 6 days off
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- 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off
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- Rotating day and night shifts
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Most assignments operate on standard 12–12.5-hour shifts.

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Flights, accommodation and meals are supplied in accordance with the relevant assignment.

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Standard FIFO points of hire vary between sites and may include Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide, Darwin, Alice Springs, Perth, Townsville and Cairns.

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Where additional travel is required from your home location, Falcon Contracting is open to discussing a tailored employment and travel package.

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Equipment Experience

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We are interested in candidates with experience across one or more of the following:

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- CAT underground trucks and loaders
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- Sandvik underground trucks, loaders and drills
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- Epiroc underground trucks and drills
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- Normet underground support equipment
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- Integrated Tool Carriers
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- Service trucks, pumps and ancillary fleets
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- Underground light vehicles
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Experience with equipment such as CAT AD55, AD60, AD63, R1700, R2900 and R3000, Epiroc MT65, Simba and Boomer, Sandvik DD421, DD422i and Solo drills will be highly regarded.

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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.

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Technical Experience

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Experience in the following areas will be highly regarded:

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- Breakdown and preventative maintenance
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- Hydraulic diagnostics and repairs
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- Electrical fault-finding
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- Engine and powertrain repairs
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- Component change-outs
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- Underground drill fitting
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- Load-and-haul maintenance
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- Field service and workshop maintenance
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Experience with CAT ET, Cummins Insite, Volvo Tech Tool, Allison DOC, Sandvik or Epiroc diagnostic systems will also be beneficial.

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What We Are Looking For

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To be considered, you will ideally have:

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- Australian-recognised Heavy Diesel, Mobile Plant or equivalent trade qualification
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- Previous underground mining experience
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- Experience maintaining underground mobile equipment
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- Strong safety awareness and attention to quality
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- Sound diagnostic and fault-finding ability
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- Ability to work day and night shifts
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- Current Australian driver's licence
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- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol assessment
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- Ability to meet site-specific onboarding requirements
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Additional tickets such as Working at Heights, Confined Space, HR license, Forklift, EWP, Dogging, Rigging, First Aid or Fire Suppression will be viewed favorably.

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Why Join Falcon Contracting?

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Falcon Contracting offers:

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- Competitive hourly rates
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- Full-time and casual employment options
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- Superannuation on all hours for casual employees
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- Ongoing underground mining opportunities
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- Multiple roster and site options
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- Standard 12–12.5-hour shifts
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- Flights, accommodation and meals supplied
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- Tailored travel package discussions
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- Direct access to a hands-on management team
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- Employee referral incentives
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Falcon Contracting is an equal-prospect employer and welcomes applications from suitably qualified tradespeople across Australia.

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📌 Underground Diesel Fitters - Multiple Sites & Rosters (Queensland)
🏢 falcon diesel
📍 Queensland