Agricultural Maintenance Officer-Small Engine Mechanic

Skilled Jobs Australia; Nildottie; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nildottie, SA — Our client is seeking experienced Small Engine Mechanics to join their workshop in South Australia. The role involves diagnostic and repair work on small engines across brands, with a focus on maintenance and service for agricultural machinery.

Key duties include identifying mechanical and electrical faults, performing repairs, and ensuring safety and efficiency in line with schedules. An attractive salary and superannuation are offered for qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role
• At least 2 years of full-time experience
• Demonstrated ability to work cohesively as part of a team
• Must comply with all OHS policies and procedures
• Be motivated and able to achieve targets
• Have a good eye for detail
• Intermediate or above computer skills

Responsibilities

• Diagnostic and repair work on small motorised engines
• Service, maintenance and repair on small engines (chainsaws, irrigation equipment, etc.)
• Identify, test and repair mechanical and electrical failures
• Fault diagnostics and testing parts
• Perform repairs and replace worn parts
• Dismantle and reassemble engines and components

Skills

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Team player

OHS compliance

Communication

Motivation to achieve targets

Education

AQF certificate III or equivalent

Job description

Nildottie, SA

Small Engine Mechanic (Agricultural Maintenance)

Our client is one of the largest family farming groups in South Australia and New South Wales. They are currently on the lookout for multiple experienced Small Engine Mechanics to join their successful team in South Australia.

The role will include assisting the workshop with mechanical repairs on all brands of vehicles and machinery.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Small Engine Mechanics will be responsible for diagnostic and repair work on small motorized engines

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Small Engine Mechanics is responsible for service, maintenance and repair work on small motorized engines (such as chainsaws, small mobile plant, motorized irrigation machinery etc)

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensure reactive and preventative maintenance, servicing and repair requirements are met in accordance with maintenance schedules
• Identify, test and repair different types of mechanical and electrical failures on engines, and machinery.
• Fault diagnostics and testing parts
• Performing repairs and replacing defective worn or parts
• Dismantling and removing engine mechanisms and other components, and checking parts
• Reassembling engines and parts after repair

Qualifications required:

• Experience within a similar role
• Qualified mechanic (AQF certificate III or equivalent)
• At least 2 years of fulltime experience
• Have a good eye for detail
• Must have intermediate or above computer skills
• Demonstrated ability to work cohesively as part of a team
• Well developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to comply with all OHS policies and procedures.
• Be motivated and able to achieve targets

An attractive remuneration will be based upon applicant's experience.

This is offered at basic salary of between $ 80,000 - $ 100,000 p.a + Superannuation

Only successful applicant would be contacted.