Rates: $75–$80/hr plus monthly bonus Roster: 15 days on / 13 days off and 14 nights on / 14 days off Employment: Permanent full-time position directly with PYBAR FIFO: Charter flights from Brisbane and Townsville, with connections from major airports Camp: Quality accommodation with private ensuites, excellent meals, gym, Wi-Fi and wet mess Commute: Camp located just 1 minute from site Stability: An established six-year operation with approximately two years remaining on the current contract Career Growth: Ongoing training, opportunities to step into senior maintenance and leadership roles, and career progression across PYBAR's national operations.
ABOUT US PYBAR – a Thiess Company, is a mining services provider with core competencies in metalliferous underground hard rock mining.
With origins dating back to ****, our success is based on safe, rapid underground infrastructure development and consistent, reliable production.
We deliver a range of projects, from large established mining operations to greenfield developments across Australia.
The services we provide range from mine development, production, cable bolting and drilling, raise boring, shotcreting and fleet.
THE OPPORTUNITY PYBAR is seeking experienced Underground Heavy Diesel Fitters to join our established maintenance team at the Eloise and Jericho copper operations in North Queensland.
Here's what we offer: Rates: $75–$80/hr plus monthly bonus Roster: 15 days on / 13 days off and 14 nights on / 14 days off Employment: Permanent full time position directly with PYBAR FIFO: Charter flights from Brisbane and Townsville, with connections from major airports Camp: Quality accommodation with private ensuites, excellent meals, gym, Wi-Fi and wet mess Commute: Camp located just 1 minute from site Stability:



An established six-year operation with approximately two years remaining on the current contract Career Growth: Ongoing training, opportunities to step into senior maintenance and leadership roles, and career progression across PYBAR's national operations.
THE FLEET WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING You'll work alongside a skilled crew of HD Fitters, Auto Electricians, LV Mechanics and Leading Hands, maintaining the underground fleet that supports our development and production teams.
Your day-to-day will include: Planned servicing and preventative maintenance Underground field breakdowns, fault finding and diagnostics Drill rig maintenance, repairs and troubleshooting Keeping critical equipment available to support production and development targets You'll gain hands-on experience across Sandvik development drills, CAT and Sandvik loaders, Volvo integrated toolcarriers, Jacon spray rigs and Elphinstone agitators, including recently introduced equipment.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED Trade qualifications – Heavy Diesel Fitter (Essential) Exposure to Sandvik Underground Drill Rigs (Essential) Have proven experience working on underground heavy equipment (Essential) Experience with CAT and Volvo equipment (Essential) Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal A positive can-do attitude with the ability to work as part of a team A strong focus on safety Hold a current Australian Drivers License Hold or be willing to obtain a current National Police Clearance.




With ongoing mine development at Jericho and opportunities across PYBAR's national operations, you'll join a business where there is potential to develop your skills, broaden your equipment experience and progress your career.
THE FUN STUFF Training and development opportunities Being an employee of PYBAR you will have exclusive access to PYBAR Perks!
(See further details below).
Employee recognition programs.
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- Reimbursement of approved courses study.
Paid parental leave benefits.
PYBAR PERKS Milestone service awards and gifts - PYBAR celebrating with you.
Medibank corporate private health insurance discount of 9% for you and your family.
Reimbursement for prescription safety glasses up to $350.
Toyota fleet discounts novated leasing options.
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Access to travel insurance car hire discounts.
JB HiFi discounts.
Qantas Club and Virgin lounge membership discounts.
INCLUSION DIVERSITY Inclusion and diversity is important to us, which is why 'Respect' is one of our core values.
We welcome and strive for a diverse workforce and to help us achieve this, we would love to receive applications from females, Indigenous Australians, LGBTQI+ community members and anyone else who would love to join our team.
HOW TO APPLY PYBAR follows a strict pre-employment process for all successful applicants, which will include reference checks, a national police clearance check and Pre-employment medical.
This is essential for employment with PYBAR, and the recruitment team will guide you through this process after a successful interview.
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below.
Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please reach out to the recruitment team by email at ******

📌 Heavy Vehicle Fitter (Queensland)
🏢 Pybar Mining Services
📍 Queensland