Action Drill & Blast is a leading provider of integrated drilling and blasting services in Australia.
We have a positive team culture based on our core values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, and Innovation and we provide our employees with a safe and friendly work environment.
Our large REICHDrill platform rotary drill fleet is modern and maintained to the highest standard.
We are currently seeking expressions of interest from experienced Drill or Diesel Fitters for Full-Time DIDO positions at our Drill and Blast Projects in the QLD Bowen Basin on various rosters. Our current projects and respective rosters include:
- South Walker Creek (Coppabella/Nebo region) – 7/7 roster
- Isaac Downs (Coppabella/Nebo region) – 7/7 roster
- Yarrabee (Blackwater region) – 7/7 roster
- Jellinbah (Blackwater region) – 7/7 roster
- Barlaba (Baralaba/Banana region) – 7/7 roster
- Callide (Biloela region) – 4/5/5/4/5/5 roster
NO DRILL EXPERIENCE NEEDED – full training will be provided for Diesel Fitters looking to upskill.
The salary/wage range for this role is $ to $ per hour with Trade-certified Fitters who are new to mining or drill rigs towards the lower end of that range and experienced Drill Fitters and Leading Hands towards the higher end.
Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor you will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
- Perform scheduled drill servicing across our REICHDrill rigs
- Performing unscheduled repairs
- Prioritising workloads or unscheduled repairs when required
- Supervising and/or coaching the activities of Trainee Fitters
- Maintaining and servicing light vehicles, support trucks and trailers
- Fulfilling all safety requirements and maintenance reporting needs.
ESSENTIAL Skills and requirements include:
- Trade Certificate (Mechanical)
- Hand Tools
- Driver Licence
- High level of diagnostic skills and field service fault finding is highly regarded
- Ability to work autonomously and part of a team
- Physical fitness and ability to perform manual labour
DESIRABLE skills include:
- Heavy machinery maintenance experience
- Refrigerant Handling Licence
- Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision
- Ability to work as part of a small team
- Excellent communication skills and safety awareness
- Working at Heights
We Offer:
- Paid training for approved training courses
- Employee Referral Program
- Loyalty Bonuses
- Superannuation paid on all hours worked including overtime
- Travel Allowance
- Crew Trainer allowance for appointed on-site trainers
- Novated leasing on vehicles
- Health Insurance & Retail Discounts
If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact us via and we will get back to you ASAP.
To apply for the position you will need to provide a current CV/resume with two contactable referees. Action Drill and Blast is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we strongly support diversity in our workforce. Applicants from a wide sector of the community, including women and indigenous cultures, are encouraged to apply. Click Apply Now to submit your application.
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