Diesel Fitter / Mechanic - Leading Hand - Mobile Plant

At Komatsu Australia you’ll be part of an inclusive culture where all our people thrive, reflected in our purpose: creating value together. We encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.

The Opportunity:

Komatsu is excited to offer an excellent opportunity for a skilled and motivated Leading Hand Diesel Fitter to join our MARC Project at Callide.

As a key member of the workshop team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and timely completion of tasks. Working closely with the Project Manager, you will help set up processes and guidelines to ensure the workshop operates smoothly, while providing direction and guidance to tradespersons.

Responsibilities include maintenance, repair, and servicing of PC 4000, PC7000 Excavators and 930E-5 Electric Drive Dump Trucks.  You will support and complete all machine-oriented tasks to enhance and maintain the Komatsu fleet. 

Roster: 5/5/4/5

Annualised Salary: $187K+ PLUS $160 per week (Leading hand allowance) PLUS $200 per week local allowance (Biloela residents only) + Tooling allowance + Super

Role Located: Callide

Komatsu benefits:

• Families Policy: 16 weeks of paid primary carer parental leave, 4 weeks of secondary carer leave, plus many more family friendly benefits
• Financial: Income Protection Insurance provided through our company superannuation fund
• Career: Recognition, awards, flexibility, further education studies and internal career development
• Health: Corporate discount with Bupa, Total Wellbeing Solution with Telus Health
• Travel: Discounts with Avis, Qantas, Crown, IHG and travel agents
• Referral Program: $3,000 referral payment for referring a successful new employee to Komatsu

 What we are looking for:

• Possess a Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology or an equivalent qualification.
• Demonstrated experience in the maintenance, repair, and servicing of mining mobile plant equipment.
• Familiarity with Komatsu machinery, including the 930E-4 Trucks and Komatsu PC4000/PC7000 Excavators (preferred).
• Strong leadership capabilities, with a proven track record of managing and motivating teams in high-pressure, fast-paced environments.
• In-depth technical expertise in both electrical and mechanical systems, with hands-on experience diagnosing and resolving faults in heavy machinery.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with internal teams and external contractors.

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Komatsu offers a zero-harm culture in the workplace and competitive remuneration package. We employ people with different skills, abilities, cultural backgrounds, experiences, preferences, ethnicities and from different generations. Komatsu is endorsed by Work180 and committed to a workplace where women can thrive.