Heavy Diesel Mechanic – Workshop

Heavy Diesel Mechanic Workshop Based (Tomago)

Take your mechanical career to the next level with Bis Competitive Pay, Flexibility, and a Focus on the Skills That Matter Most!

Why Join Bis? Heres Whats in It for YOU

At Bis, we offer more than just a jobwe provide a stable, long-term career where your specialist skills are valued and developed. Join our high-performing workshop team in Tomago and work with cutting-edge underground mining equipment, in a role that truly rewards your trade expertise.

What Youll Get:

• Great Pay: Competitive hourly rate of $$ (based on experience) plenty of overtime.
• Flexible Rosters: Choose from a four-day work week (4:4:4:2) or a traditional 5:2 schedule.
• Career Growth: Continuous training and development in advanced mechanical systems.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: Paid parental leave (up to 18 weeks), income protection, and life insurance through AustralianSuper.
• Exclusive Perks: Novated leases, health insurance discounts, and other corporate deals.
• Education Assistance: Support for upskilling and technical certifications.

Your Role: Mechanical Tradesperson (Workshop Tomago)

In this workshop-based role, youll carry out diagnostics, preventative maintenance, and repairs on a wide range of heavy underground mining equipment. Your understanding of diesel combustion systems, hydraulic circuits, and pneumatic systems will ensure our fleet operates at peak performance.

Working hands-on with Load Haul Dump (LHD) machines, graders, personnel transporters, and longwall move equipment, youll troubleshoot and resolve faults, overhaul major components, and play a key role in maintaining equipment reliability.

Key Skills & Experience What Were Looking For

To be considered for this role, a Certificate III in Mechanical Trade (Diesel Fitter/Diesel Mechanic) or an equivalent trade qualification is essential.

In addition, youll ideally bring experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Diesel engine fault finding, overhaul, and tuning
• Hydraulic systems diagnosis, testing, and repair
• Pneumatic systems maintenance, troubleshooting, and fuel/valve resets on Caterpillar engines
• Reading and interpreting technical schematics and manuals
• Applying preventative maintenance practices to extend equipment life and minimise downtime
• A strong commitment to safety in all aspects of your work

Highly Regarded, but Not Essential

• Post-apprenticeship workshop mechanical trade experience (2 years).
• Familiarity with diesel combustion, pneumatic or hydraulic systems.
• Experience working on underground equipment.

  

Who We Are

Bis is a recognised leader in Australias underground coal mining support sector. We operate the countrys largest fleet of hire equipment for underground use and back it with expert diesel and mechanical maintenance teams.

Our Tomago workshop is a vital hub for servicing and overhauling our fleet including LHDs, graders, pan pickers, Mules, and more ensuring theyre mine-ready and safe for deployment.

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re a skilled Heavy Diesel Fitter/Mechanic with expertise in combustion engines and/or hydraulics and/or pneumatic systems, and a focus on preventative maintenance, and you’re ready for a better work-life balance and serious career development we want to hear from you!

Apply now and bring your expertise to a team that values your trade.