Job Description
An established national civil contractor is looking for an experienced Heavy Diesel Fitter to join their fleet maintenance team in a permanent position.
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This is not your standard workshop-based mechanic role. Approximately 95% of your time will be spent in the field, travelling across Victoria and interstate to support equipment operating on major civil and infrastructure projects.
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You'll work across a genuinely varied fleet, from heavy road transport through to earthmoving equipment, vacuum trucks and specialist directional drills.
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What's on offer
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Permanent position with a national civil contractor
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Overtime rates and penalties on top
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Living-away-from-home and applicable travel allowances
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Flights and accommodation covered when working away
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Approximately 95% field/site-based work
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Travel throughout Victoria and interstate
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Project rotations can include approximately 2 weeks away / 3 days off or 3 weeks away / 4 days off
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Supportive, down-to-earth team and robust company culture
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The work
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You'll be responsible for keeping a diverse fleet maintained and operational across project sites.
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Your duties will include:
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Scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance
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Mechanical repairs and diagnostics
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Attending breakdowns and completing field repairs
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Mechanical and hydraulic fault finding
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Heavy road transport maintenance and repairs
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Maintaining civil and earthmoving equipment
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Inspections and preventative maintenance
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Larger repairs and rebuilds when required
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Working autonomously across different project locations
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The fleet
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You'll get exposure to equipment including:
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Volvo, Mack and Isuzu heavy trucks
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Vermeer and Ditch Witch directional drills
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CASE excavators and loaders, skid steers / bobcats
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Light vehicles
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What we're looking for
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You'll ideally have:
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Australian-recognised Heavy Diesel / Diesel Mechanic trade qualification
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2-3+ years' post-trade experience
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Experience across heavy vehicles, mobile plant or civil equipment
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Strong mechanical, hydraulic and diagnostic skills
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Ability to work independently in the field
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Current driver's licence
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Willingness to travel extensively and spend extended periods working away
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Ability to complete a pre-employment medical and National Police Check
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Previous field service experience, an HC licence, Dogman ticket, Auto Electrical experience or exposure to directional drilling equipment will be highly regarded.

📌 Heavy Diesel Fitter - Field Service (Melbourne)
🏢 Marble Group
📍 Melbourne