Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Central - FIFO
Job no: 493864
Work type: Casual
Location: Various locations
Categories: Trades
Why Mader Group?
We’re not just another contractor. We’re a crew built by mechanics, for mechanics—no corporate fluff—just great gear, solid pay, and teammates who’ve got your back.
This position primarily operates on a Fly-In Fly-Out (FIFO) 2 weeks on 1 week off schedule. Accommodations are provided during on-site stays, ensuring a comfortable environment while you focus on the job.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Swapping out big stuff like engines, trannies, and diffs
- Maintaining hydraulic systems and keeping all the pistons, rams, and pumps happy
- Taking equipment apart and putting it back together—with style
- Fixing all the mechanical and electrical gremlins
- Working on the usual heavy hitters—CAT, Komatsu, Liebherr, Sandvik, and more
- Keeping the gear running and making sure production never skips a beat
Schedule & Perks:
Ready to hustle, earn big, and still enjoy your time off?
- For FIFO rotations: 2 weeks on / 1 week off – work hard, reset, and come back ready to crush it again
- For FIFO life: flights, housing, and meals are on us – no stress
- Drive a fully kitted-out field service truck with all the tools and tech you need
What We Need From You:
- 4+ years fixing up mining gear (CAT, Komatsu, Hitachi, Liebherr... you know the gang)
- Experience with rebuilds, overhauls, and serious wrench-turning
- Solid hydraulics experience—pumps, rams, hoses, valves, the whole kit
- Welding skills that won’t burn the shop down (please)
- You speak fluent CAT SIS & ET
- Your driver’s license is as clean as your tool kit
- You’re good to go with a drug screen and background check
- Solid communication, strong work ethic, and a no-nonsense attitude
What You’ll Get:
- $40-55/hr, based on experience
- Referral bonus for each buddy you bring onboard
- Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match
- Paid travel, housing, and meals for FIFO projects
- Career progression into lead roles or specialized projects – you've got a future here
- Management that knows what it’s like—because we’ve done it too
Apply today. Know someone as good as you? Refer them and you get $3,000.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Advertised: Mountain Daylight Time
Application close: Mountain Standard Time
Apply now