About Us
BUMA's vision is to build a modern mining and rehabilitation company that drives growth. BUMA Australia adopts a relationship-focused, long-term strategy for project success. We consistently deliver value to clients throughout all mining stages, leveraging expertise and equipment for comprehensive surface operation services.
About the Role
We are seeking experienced Heavy Diesel Fitters to join our team at Blackwater Mine. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you'll play a key role in maintaining and repairing our large production fleet to ensure safe, reliable and high-performance operations. You will work across a diverse range of equipment, including:
* CAT 16M & 18M graders
* CAT 785 water trucks
This is a great opportunity for fitters who enjoy working with big gear, strong team culture, and a stable long‐term contract.
About You
You'll bring the technical expertise and proactive mindset needed to keep a busy fleet running safely and efficiently, including:
* Relevant Diesel Fitter / Heavy Vehicle trade qualifications
* Demonstrated experience in a similar mining maintenance role
* Proven exposure to 789 and 930E trucks, and 600T & 800T Caterpillar, Hitachi & O&K excavators
* High level of initiative with the ability to work effectively under pressure
* Strong commitment to safety and attention to detail
* Good planning, diagnostic and problem-solving skills
* Coal Board Medical (desired, not essential)
* Standard 11 (desired, not essential)
Working at BUMA
At BUMA Australia, people are our priority. You'll join a team that values safety, respect, training and continuous improvement. As a BUMA employee at Blackwater, you will benefit from:
* 7/7 roster – 12.5-hour shifts
* Annualised weekly pay + Super
* Permanent full‐time role with long‐term job security
* Camp accommodation or Living Away From Home Allowance (LAFHA)
* Company-provided bus transport from Rockhampton, Yeppoon and Emerald
* Access to discounted employee benefits across health insurance, groceries, fuel and participating retailers through BUMA LAB
Blackwater Mine
Located in Central Queensland, Blackwater Mine is one of the region's largest and longest-operating coal mines, situated just 21km from the township of Blackwater. BUMA Australia has proudly delivered truck and excavator pre-strip operations at this site since 2012, moving more than 35 million BCM of material every year. Our high-performance fleet includes Komatsu 930E and Caterpillar 789C haul trucks supported by Hitachi EX8000, Caterpillar 6060 and Hitachi EX3600 excavators.
To be considered for this opportunity, please click "Apply" to submit your application.
All final applicants will be asked to consent to a police check. A criminal record does not automatically disqualify you, and each application is considered on its merits. Email applications and agencies are not accepted.
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