Digger & Drill Fitter

There's an 85% chance that you're on your mobile right now, scrolling through dozens of job ads for HD Mechanics. Now you've clicked on this ad expecting to see another boring, cliche filled ad. We’ve got better things to do than tell you this is an ‘exciting opportunity’ or that we’re looking for ‘passionate, driven people’, we’ll leave that to the mobs trying to blow smoke up your back end.
 
 
The gig… attending breakdowns, scheduled servicing, diagnostics and fault finding, preventative maintenance, and component change-outs for diggers/shovels and drills on mine sites around WA.
 
Tell us what suits you… Long-term placement, shutdowns on various sites, or jumping in a Schlam Field Service ute.
 
Up to $85/hr sounds great, right? If you can show us that you know your sh!t, we’ll put together our best offer based on your desired package (e.g. perm or casual contract, interstate flights, roster, experience, etc…)
 
 
What else is in it for YOU?
We reckon Schlam Cru has a pretty good team and we’ve built up a decent reputation in the mining industry. It’s taken time and hard work but we like to think we offer a great place to work with a couple of perks.

• PERM or CASUAL contract options.
• Super paid on ALL hours worked.
• Flights from your nearest capital city.
• Variety of rosters available.
• The industry's best PPE kits!
• Fully decked out field service utes.
• Employee referral program with ongoing rewards.
• Career development, trade upgrades and cross-skilling.
• Training for tickets and licences paid by us!
• Free Benefits & Wellness Program.
• Regular team and family social events.
• Corporate private health insurance discount.
• Salary sacrifice and novated leasing.

• HD Mechanic (Mobile Plant) Trade Certificate or equivalent
• Digger Experience: Hitachi 3600 and up, Liebherr 9400 and up, Komatsu PC4000, CAT 6040/6060
• Drill Experience: Epiroc D65, Pit Viper 271 and up, Sandvik DR580
• Strong diagnostics and troubleshooting knowledge.
• Valid Australian drivers license.
• National Police Check.
• Able to pass a pre-employment medical (incl. physio)

WAIT! Don't click apply just yet... Got a mate that works for Schlam? Give them a call right now and ask them to refer you. We prioritise referrals and your mate will get a bonus if you come onboard!
 
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https://schlam.com/careers/mining-jobs/schlam-cru-jobs/