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Heavy Diesel Mechanic or Fitter Rail Equipment
Job Location:
Job Location:
Port Hedland - Australia
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
6 October 2026 (22 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
3 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Heavy Diesel Mechanic or Fitter - Rail Equipment
About the Employer
Our client is an engineering and construction business working across transport defence and major infrastructure. It combines project delivery expertise with a focus on collaboration technical improvement and sustainable outcomes.
The Opportunity
Maintain fixed and mobile rail equipment in Port Hedland working with an experienced plant maintenance team. This is a full-time role on an eight-days-on six-days-off FIFO roster from Perth with Western Australia as the point of hire.
Your Responsibilities
Diagnose faults and carry out repairs overhauls and preventative servicing on rail and heavy mobile equipment.
Use technical manuals drawings and schematics to plan safe maintenance work.
Conduct inspections provide breakdown support and maintain accurate service and repair records.
Coordinate with the maintenance crew to return equipment to service safely and on schedule.
Requirements
Skills Education and Requirements
Trade qualification as a Heavy Diesel Mechanic/Fitter or equivalent.
Two to three years of similar experience; FIFO experience is preferred.
Experience with heavy mobile equipment trucks and diesel engines and strong fault diagnosis.
Rolling stock experience is highly regarded; mechanically experienced boilermakers may also be considered.
MR and forklift licences are preferred but not essential.
Track-machine experience is preferred; training is available where needed.
Availability for the 8:6 roster and WA point of hire.
Benefits
Why Join
Long-term opportunities in rail equipment maintenance.
Competitive hourly rates applicable penalties and overtime where available.
An experienced crew with practical supervision and planned safety-focused work.
Opportunities to gain tickets develop skills and progress to leading-hand or supervisory work.
Applications from diverse backgrounds are welcomed.
How to Apply:
1. Complete the short online candidate registration form: Send your resume to Anna at .
For confidential enquiries please contactor email .
Required Skills:
Skills Education and Requirements Trade qualification as a Heavy Diesel Mechanic/Fitter or equivalent. Two to three years of similar experience; FIFO experience is preferred. Experience with heavy mobile equipment trucks and diesel engines and strong fault diagnosis. Rolling stock experience is highly regarded; mechanically experienced boilermakers may also be considered. MR and forklift licences are preferred but not essential. Track-machine experience is preferred; training is available where needed. Availability for the 8:6 roster and WA point of hire.
Required Education:
Trade qualification as a Heavy Diesel Mechanic/Fitter or equivalent.
