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! This is a DIDO Leading Hand position out at Fimiston mine site in Kalgoorlie.Full-time rates up to $80.00 per hour - $243k per year (based on experience)DIDO from Kalgoorlie or surrounding areas 2:1 DIDO roster (week of days, week of nights, week off)New tooling, workshop and facility by the end of April 2025Modern fleet Be home after each shiftLocal open cut mineCareer development and progression11.5% super paid on all hours workedFortnightly pays Private healthcare discountsSalary sacrifice on a range of items including your superannuationWhat your day looks like:Lead a team of 10 – 15 people on day and night shiftOngoing maintenance and optimisation of Emeco’s heavy earthmoving fleetProviding support to the Emeco rental fleet as requiredWorking 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.Our Fleet On-Site:Excavators: Komatsu, Hitachi, LiebherrGraders: CAT 140HTrucks: CAT 785C x 1, 777F x 3Wheel Loaders: CAT 950, 966, 972, 980, 992Opportunity for our equipment rental contract to keep expandingWhat we'll need from you:Must have full working rights within Australia A strong commitment to safety and leadershipAMT exposure would be highly advantageousSignificant post-trade experience with heavy earthmoving equipment; namely Caterpillar, Komatsu, and HitachiPrior leadership experience working on a mine site leading a team of 10+ peopleHigh level of understanding of maintenance and reliability principlesStrong analytical mindset and solution focused attitudeHold a current Australian Driver's License Recognised National Australian Trade Certificate as a Heavy Diesel FitterLicence 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.Quick, apply now! Shortlisting will begin immediately, hit 'Apply Now' or email a copy of your CV and any supporting documents to Mel Carpenter directly at recruitment@emecogroup.com  AUD Kalgoorlie 6430

Leading Hand Heavy Diesel Technician

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! 

This is a DIDO Leading Hand position out at Fimiston mine site in Kalgoorlie.

  • Full-time rates up to $80.00 per hour - $243k per year (based on experience)
  • DIDO from Kalgoorlie or surrounding areas 
  • 2:1 DIDO roster (week of days, week of nights, week off)
  • New tooling, workshop and facility by the end of April 2025
  • Modern fleet 
  • Be home after each shift
  • Local open cut mine
  • Career development and progression
  • 11.5% super paid on all hours worked
  • Fortnightly pays 
  • Private healthcare discounts
  • Salary sacrifice on a range of items including your superannuation

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.

Our Fleet On-Site:

  • Excavators: Komatsu, Hitachi, Liebherr
  • Graders: CAT 140H
  • Trucks: CAT 785C x 1, 777F x 3
  • Wheel Loaders: CAT 950, 966, 972, 980, 992
  • Opportunity for our equipment rental contract to keep expanding
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.

Quick, apply now! 

Shortlisting will begin immediately, hit 'Apply Now' or email a copy of your CV and any supporting documents to Mel Carpenter directly at recruitment@emecogroup.com 

  • Posted Date 17 Apr 2025
  • Location Kalgoorlie
    WA / Australia
  • Industry Resources & Energy
  • Job Type Full Time
  • Salary Not provided