Bajara Plant Hire is seeking an experienced Diesel Fitter / Heavy Diesel Mechanic to join our growing team onsite in Central Queensland.
This is a DIDO role based on site near Gladstone on a 15/6 roster.
This would ideally suit someone based in Gladstone or Rockhampton.
Bajara will provide a fully maintained company vehicle.
You will be responsible for maintaining and repairing our fleet of civil construction and heavy plant equipment, ensuring machines are operating safely and efficiently.
This is a excellent opportunity to join a well established civil and plant hire company where your skills are valued, and your work directly supports major infrastructure and construction projects.
About Bajara Plant Hire
Bajara Plant Hire is one of Australia's largest Indigenous owned heavy equipment and civil services providers, operating nationally with current rapid growth.
We support major civil infrastructure, renewable energy, mining and major construction projects, by supplying heavy machinery, operators and maintenance services.
Our team takes pride in reliability, safety and quality workmanship, and we are continuing to grow as demand for our services increases across the country.
The Role
Working on site, your responsibilities will include:
Diagnosing faults and repairing heavy diesel engines and mobile plant
Servicing and maintaining machinery including excavators, loaders, graders, dozers, dump trucks and support equipment




Attending breakdowns and performing field repairs when required
Performing preventative maintenance and scheduled servicing
Completing job cards and service records
Ensuring equipment meets safety and compliance standards
Working with the operations team to keep plant running efficiently
This role will run for the length of the project in Central Qld for up to 2 years, with potential permanent opportunities following, depending on future project pipeline
What We're Looking For
Trade qualification in Diesel Fitting or Heavy Vehicle Mechanics
Minimum 4 years' experience working on heavy diesel machinery
Current Class C Driver's Licence (mandatory)
Experience with civil or earthmoving equipment (mandatory)
Strong fault finding and diagnostic skills
Ability to work independently and manage jobs efficiently
Commitment to high safety standards
Indigenous Australians are encouraged to apply
Only workers with valid Australian work rights will be considered
What We Offer
Above market salary package
Company vehicle provided
Work on a late model fleet of civil and heavy plant equipment
Supportive team environment
Growing company with major project exposure
Why Join Bajara?
At Bajara Plant Hire, you're not just another number.
You'll be part of a close knit team delivering real work on major civil projects across Queensland.
We value skilled tradespeople, reliability, and people who take pride in their work.
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