The Company
Black Cat Civil is a fast-growing, Australian Indigenous-owned civil contractor specialising in the delivery of remote and regional infrastructure projects throughout Queensland and the Northern Territory.
Celebrating 20 years of excellence, Black Cat Civil has evolved into one of Australia’s leading civil construction partners — now home to over 250 skilled employees, a fleet of more than 700 pieces of plant and equipment, and a proud record of delivering 1,800+ projects across Queensland, the Northern Territory, and beyond. Our growth reflects our commitment to quality, reliability, and getting the job done right every time.
About the Role
Black Cat Civil is currently seeking experienced tradespersons for workshop and field service roles based on projects in Northern Queensland. These roles will be a FIFO 2/1 roster with flights provided from Cairns.
Successful candidates will be responsible for servicing, maintenance, and repairs of various Caterpillar (CAT) branded mobile plant and heavy equipment supporting major civil construction projects across the Darwin region. This role is a combination of workshop-based work and on-site field service, with some travel required at times.
Black Cat Civil are interested in hearing from the following qualified tradespersons:
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform on-site servicing, preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on mobile plant and heavy machinery.
- Maintain and repair Caterpillar (CAT) heavy earthmoving equipment, including excavators, loaders, graders, dozers, rollers, trucks, generators, and light vehicles.
- Conduct fault finding and diagnostic troubleshooting using OEM systems and tools.
- Attend breakdowns and provide field service support.
- Complete major engine, transmission, and component rebuilds.
- Prepare and commission new machines to site specifications.
- Complete service documentation, job cards, and maintenance records.
- Liaise with the Fleet Manager and/or Workshop Supervisor to coordinate parts and repairs.
- Ensure compliance with WHS, safety, and quality standards.
Candidate Skills & Experience:
- Trade qualification in Diesel Fitting / Heavy Vehicle Mechanic / Mobile Plant Technology (Cert III or equivalent).
- Minimum 2+ years’ post-trade experience.
- Experience working on heavy earthmoving equipment and civil construction machinery.
- Strong hydraulic and diesel engine experience.
- Proven experience in fault finding, diagnostics, and breakdown response.
- Experience with Caterpillar equipment highly regarded.
- Field service experience highly regarded.
- Air-conditioning (ARC) ticket desirable.
- HR or HC driver’s licence highly regarded.
- Ability to work independently and within a team.
- Strong safety mindset and commitment to quality workmanship.
- Willingness to work locally and travel when required.
What we can offer:
- Permanent full-time employment.
- Competitive hourly rate.
- Weekly pay.
- Long-term career progression opportunities.
- Ongoing training and development.
- Supportive and performance-driven team culture.
Black Cat Civil is a tight‑knit team led by owners Jai and Brendan, where loyalty and performance are genuinely rewarded. In 2025, 65% of our people advanced their skills through internal training and upskilling programs reinforcing our commitment to growing our team from within.
How to Apply
If this opportunity sounds like something you would like to be a part of, send your CV and cover letter to careers@blackcatcivil.com.au or click apply.
Black Cat Civil has been operating in the civil, rail, mining and construction industries since 2006. Black Cat Civil is an indigenous owned company with operations throughout Queensland, the Northern Territory and New South Wales.
Originally founded as Black Cat Queensland by Jai Tomlinson and Brendan Flynn, the company has grown to become a leader in supplying plant hire and contract works to the civil, rail, mining and construction industries.
The company embraces new technologies throughout its Caterpillar fleet of earthmoving equipment We are well equipped and staffed to mobilise and complete any size and complexity of projects.
Black Cat Civil holds accreditation from the Federal Safety Commissioner and has safety, environment and quality ISO certification.
Black Cat Civil continues to grow its outstanding reputation in delivering safe, cost-effective and reliable project outcomes and has extensive experience in all aspects of bulk, detail and maintenance construction.
Black Cat Civils’ sustained growth and success has been based on developing close, long term relationships with clients, providing best value solutions and delivering ongoing support.
Our clients have trust and confidence in our abilities and are assured that the advice and commitment given to their business delivers quality results.
