Heavy Duty Diesel Fitter

2 days ago


Perth, Western Australia Bis Industries Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

What's in it for you?

  • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a family-friendly 2/2 roster – 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off
  • Excellent Pay: Choose from permanent or casual rates to suit your lifestyle
  • Top-Notch Facilities: Stay at a well-equipped camp with a gym, pool, sports courts, walking trails, and social areas
  • Upskilling Opportunities: Gain additional tickets and advance your trade skills
  • Supportive Team Culture: Work with a crew that values collaboration, safety, and getting the job done right

About the Role

Join Bis Industries as a Heavy Diesel Fitter based at Karara, where you'll carry out preventative and breakdown maintenance across a wide range of heavy mobile equipment.

Reporting to the Workshop Supervisor, you'll be hands-on in both workshop and field service environments, ensuring equipment is operating safely and efficiently.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Maintain and repair a variety of mobile plant equipment
  • Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic faults
  • Perform general and emergency maintenance
  • Read and interpret schematics and technical drawings
  • Occasionally work in-field to support breakdowns or urgent repairs
  • Collaborate with your team to deliver high standards and meet deadlines
  • Commit to and uphold Bis' strong Zero Harm safety culture

What You'll Need

  • Australian-recognised Trade Certificate – Cert III in Plant Mechanic or Heavy Diesel Fitting
  • Minimum 12 months post-trade experience on CAT or Komatsu equipment and mobile plant
  • Mandatory Tickets: EWP, Confined Space, Working at Heights, White Card
  • Manual C-Class Driver's Licence
  • Full Australian Work Rights

Equipment You'll Work On

  • Loaders – Komatsu WA900/Cat 992
  • Water Carts – CAT 740
  • Graders – CAT 14H
  • Dozers – CAT D6 / D9
  • Dump Trucks – CAT 777 / Komatsu 785
  • Skid Steers – CAT 259D
  • Light Vehicles – Hilux, Landcruiser, Prado

About the Site

Karara is located approx. 200 km southeast of Geraldton, WA. It's the largest mining operation and the first major magnetite mine in the Mid-West region, offering a stable and well-resourced work environment.

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