Apprentice Technician – Mining Division

Jobtailor; Singleton Council; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in New South Wales is seeking an apprentice Heavy Equipment Technician to support inspection, maintenance, and repair of massive machinery. You will learn diagnostics and safe operation in a hands-on environment.

The role includes attending trade school, keeping training records, and progressing through structured training with on-the-job experience, emphasizing safety, quality, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in or committed to completing a Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology.
• Interest in mechanical equipment, heavy machinery, and developing a trade career.
• Ability to read and write basic documentation and complete training records.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified technicians with inspection, maintenance, repair and overhaul of heavy equipment.
• Learn to diagnose mechanical, pneumatic, and basic electrical faults.
• Safely operate workshop tools, equipment and lifting devices.
• Maintain a clean and organised work environment.
• Attend required trade school and maintain training records.
• Work across different service areas and participate in on-the-job training.

Skills

Mechanical Diagnosis

Pneumatic Fault Diagnosis

Basic Electrical Fault Diagnosis

Workshop Safety Procedures

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology

Tools

Workshop Tools

Lifting Devices

Job description

• Assist qualified technicians with the inspection, maintenance, repair, and overhaul of heavy equipment and machinery
• Learn to diagnose mechanical, pneumatic, and basic electrical faults
• Safely operate workshop tools, equipment, and lifting devices
• Maintain a clean and organised work environment
• Successfully complete apprenticeship training
• Attend required trade school and maintain training records
• Work across different service areas
• Participate in on-the-job training to build broad industry experience
• Demonstrate commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement

Requirements

• Enrolled in, or committed to completing, a Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology
• Genuine interest in mechanical equipment, heavy machinery, and developing a long-term trade career
• Strong literacy, numeracy, and basic computer skills
• Ability to complete training and workplace documentation
• Ability to safely use hand tools and follow workplace safety procedures
• Willingness to learn new technical skills through structured training, on-the-job experience, and trade school attendance
• Reliable, motivated, and team-oriented, with a positive attitude
• Commitment to personal and professional development
• Successful applicants progressing past interview stage must undergo National Police Clearance
• Successful applicants progressing past interview stage must undergo medical screening, including drug and alcohol testing

Core Competencies

Demonstrates a commitment to safety and quality while assisting in the inspection, maintenance, and repair of heavy equipment. Possesses foundational skills in mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical diagnostics, along with a willingness to learn through structured training and on-the-job experience.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Certificate III In Mobile Plant Technology
• Mechanical Equipment Diagnosis
• Workshop Safety Procedures
• Hand Tool Operation
• Teamwork And Collaboration

Hard Skills

• Mechanical Diagnosis
• Pneumatic Fault Diagnosis
• Basic Electrical Fault Diagnosis
• Heavy Equipment Maintenance
• Repair And Overhaul

Soft Skills

• Reliability
• Motivation
• Positive Attitude
• Commitment To Development
• Team Orientation

Certifications & Qualifications

• National Police Clearance

Industry Keywords

• Heavy Machinery
• Trade School Attendance
• On-The-Job Training
• Continuous Improvement

Tools & Technologies

• Workshop Tools
• Lifting Devices