Title:  Heavy Diesel Fitter

Requisition ID:  2027
Department:  Maintenance

Fuel your passion for diesel engines and heavy machinery at BUMA Blackwater.

About Us:

BUMA’s vision is to build a modern mining and rehabilitation company that drives growth, sustainability and prosperity. This is supported by our core values of safety, integrity, progress, collaboration and people.

With a strong commitment to safety, innovation and technology, BUMA pursues a relationship-based long-term approach to ensure the mutual success of all projects. Ensuring we provide value to our clients through all stages of mining is a mainstay of our business and we have the expertise and equipment to deliver total mining services to any surface operation.
 

Located in Central Queensland, BMA’s Blackwater Mine is one of Queensland’s largest coal mines. It is situated approximately 21 kilometres from the town of Blackwater.
The BUMA Australia team has been performing truck and excavator pre-strip operations at Blackwater since May 2012. Over 35 million bank cubic metres of material is mined by our fleets every year.
Our fleet at the mine comprises a combination of Komatsu 930E and Caterpillar 789C haul trucks with Hitachi EX8000, Caterpillar 6060 and Hitachi EX3600 excavators. 

 

About the Role: 

We are currently seeking experienced Heavy Diesel / Digger Fitters interested in joining our team at Blackwater Mine. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will be responsible for carrying out repairs and preventative maintenance on our large fleet consisting of:

 

  • 1x Hitachi EX8000 excavator, 3x Caterpillar 6060 excavators & 1x Hitachi EX3600 excavator
  • 13x Komatsu 930E haul trucks &15x Caterpillar 789C haul trucks
  • 1x Caterpillar 16M grader &3x Caterpillar 18M graders
  • 4x Caterpillar D10 dozers & 5x Caterpillar D11 dozers
  • 4x Caterpillar 785 water trucks


At BUMA, our people are the source of our success. We are determined to invest in individual development and provide positive leadership. We work effectively with our partners and strive to exceed our employee, client and community expectations.
 

About You: 

  • Relevant diesel fitter / heavy vehicle trade qualifications
  • Demonstrated experience in a similar role
  • Proven experience with 789 and 930E-4 Trucks along with 600 & 800T Caterpillar, Hitachi, & O&K Excavators
  • High levels of initiative and the ability to work well under pressure
  • Safety focus with a high attention to detail 
  • Excellent work planning and scheduling skills
  • Current and valid drivers license
  • Standard 11 would be advantageous

 

Working at BUMA: 

  • 7/7 Roster – 12.5hr shifts
  • Annualised weekly pay
  • Full time permenant position
  • Camp accommodation or Living Away from Home Allowance
  • Company provided bus transport to and from Rockhampton
  • A diverse and supportive environment
  • Employee financial, lifestyle and health benefits such as discounted health cover, discounted car rentals, salary sacrifice options such as personal leave, superannuation, novated leasing and an Employee assistance program

 

At BUMA, our people are the source of our success. We are determined to invest in individual development and provide positive leadership. We work effectively with our partners and strive to exceed our employee, client and community expectations.

 

To be considered for this opportunity please click “Apply Now” to submit your application!

 

All final applicants for this position will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits. Email applications and agencies are not accepted.