Leading Hand Heavy Diesel Technician

14 hours ago

Perth, Western Australia EMECO Full time $120,000 - $195,000 per year

Are you a Heavy Diesel Technician who's had exposure to leading hand duties and is ready for a step up? Or have you been working as a leading hand for the last few years and now you're ready for a new challenge? Well, this could be the opportunity you are looking for to join our Emeco crew

We have multiple opportunities at our site in the Goldfields, offering the below perks:

  • COMPETITIVE FULL-TIME RATES $$$ - We're looking for long term employees
  • EARN UP TO $195K PER YEAR + SUPER (based on experience) - That's not including any extra shifts you may work $$$
  • 8:6 / 7:7 FIFO ROSTER FROM PERTH- Have every second weekend off on us…
  • SMALL CREWS - I hope you like nick names because you'll get one on your first swing
  • 12% SUPER PAID ON ALL HOURS WORKED – Every hour counts, so should your Super.
  • DIRECT FLIGHTS TO AND FROM SITE – Enjoy the perks of an 8am flight to site
  • WEEKLY TEAM BBQ'S – Great opportunity to meat the team
  • ON-SITE ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS PROVIDED - Can confirm the food is delicious
  • FORTNIGHTLY PAYS – Double the fun every 2 weeks
  • GYM ONSITE– Lift your career to new heights...
  • $5K REFER A MATE PROGRAM $$$ - Enjoy working with your mates? Well, now you can get paid for it.

What your day looks like:

  • Lead a team of 10 – 15 people on day and night shift
  • Ongoing maintenance and optimisation of Emeco's heavy earthmoving fleet
  • Providing support to the Emeco rental fleet as required
  • Working safely and adhering to relevant HSE policy and procedures to minimise the risk of injury to yourself and others.
  • Ensuring all maintenance and optimisation targets are met on time and within budget.
  • Working with Emeco customers and stakeholders to meet larger organisational objectives.

What we'll need from you:

  • Must have full working rights within Australia
  • A strong commitment to safety and leadership
  • AMT exposure would be highly advantageous
  • Significant post-trade experience with heavy earthmoving equipment; namely Caterpillar, Komatsu, and Hitachi
  • Prior leadership experience working on a mine site leading a team of 10+ people
  • High level of understanding of maintenance and reliability principles
  • Strong analytical mindset and solution focused attitude
  • Hold a current Australian Driver's License
  • Recognised National Australian Trade Certificate as a Heavy Diesel Fitter
  • Licence to conduct high risk work with dogging, rigging, crane and work platform classifications (desirable)

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening, and provide a current National Police Check.

Shortlisting will begin immediately, email a copy of your CV and any supporting documents directly at

Posted Date

16 Oct 2025

Location

Perth

WA / Australia

Industry

Resources & Energy

Job Type

Full Time

Salary

Not provided

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