CRANE MECHANIC / HEAVY DIESEL FITTER

Strait Up Cranes and Rigging; Mudgee; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Overtime opportunities

Accommodation assistance

Job summary

Strait Up Cranes & Rigging in Mudgee NSW seeks a Crane Mechanic/Heavy Diesel Fitter to service and repair mobile cranes and related equipment. Based primarily in Mudgee, you will perform workshop and field work, attending client sites to support breakdowns, repairs and servicing when required.

You will carry out scheduled maintenance, diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults, and help plan preventative maintenance to maximise fleet reliability.

Qualifications

• Crane Mechanic / Heavy Diesel Fitter or equivalent trade qualification.
• Experience servicing and repairing heavy diesel equipment.
• Strong mechanical, hydraulic and electrical diagnostic skills.
• Sound electrical fault-finding capabilities.
• Experience reading hydraulic/electrical information.
• Experience on mobile cranes or heavy plant is advantageous.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Current Australian Driver Licence.
• Commitment to health and safety at work.
• Able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled servicing, preventative maintenance and repairs on mobile cranes and heavy equipment.
• Diagnose and repair diesel engine, mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.
• Troubleshoot equipment faults and undertake breakdown repairs.
• Inspect cranes and equipment to identify defects and maintenance needs.
• Read and interpret hydraulic and electrical information.
• Assist with preventative maintenance planning to maximise fleet reliability.
• Attend client and mine site breakdowns and maintenance as required.
• Complete service records, inspection reports and maintenance documentation.
• Maintain high workmanship, housekeeping and equipment care.
• Work with operations team to minimise downtime and ensure safety.

Skills

Heavy diesel fitting

Crane maintenance

Electrical fault-finding

Hydraulic diagnostics

Preventative maintenance

Communication skills

Education

Crane Mechanic / Heavy Diesel Fitter trade qualification

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

About the Role

Based primarily in Mudgee, you will be responsible for the servicing, maintenance, fault diagnosis and repair of our crane fleet and associated equipment.

The position will include a combination of workshop-based maintenance and field work, including attending client sites to assist with breakdowns, repairs and servicing when required.

Key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out scheduled servicing, preventative maintenance and repairs on mobile cranes and associated heavy equipment
• Diagnosing and repairing diesel engine, mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults
• Troubleshooting equipment faults and undertaking breakdown repairs
• Inspecting cranes and equipment to identify defects and maintenance requirements
• Reading and interpreting hydraulic and electrical information
• Assisting with preventative maintenance planning to maximise fleet reliability and availability
• Attending breakdowns and maintenance requirements at client and mine sites when required
• Completing service records, inspection reports and maintenance documentation
• Maintaining a high standard of workmanship, housekeeping and equipment care
• Working closely with our operations team to minimise equipment downtime
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and in accordance with OEM and site requirements

About You

We are particularly interested in applicants with a heavy diesel fitting background and demonstrated experience working on heavy mobile equipment.

Ideally, you will have:

• A relevant Crane Mechanic, Heavy Diesel Fitter, Diesel Mechanic or equivalent trade qualification
• Demonstrated experience servicing and repairing heavy diesel equipment
• Strong mechanical and hydraulic diagnostic and fault-finding skills
• Sound electrical fault-finding capabilities
• Experience reading hydraulic and electrical information
• Experience working on mobile cranes, articulated cranes or similar heavy plant will be highly regarded
• Strong troubleshooting and practical problem-solving skills
• Current Australian Driver Licence
• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety
• Good communication and organisational skills
• A reliable and professional approach to your work
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Willingness to attend site breakdowns and work additional hours when operationally required

Previous experience specifically working with cranes is highly regarded, however, we encourage experienced Heavy Diesel Fitters with a strong heavy plant background to apply even if you have not previously specialised in cranes.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rates
• Penalty rates for overtime, weekend and nightshift work
• Weekly pay
• Overtime opportunities
• Excellent working conditions
• A supportive team environment where your contribution is valued
• Additional training and upskilling opportunities
• Long-term career opportunity with an established regional crane and rigging company
• Assistance with accommodation may be available for the right applicant relocating to the Mudgee region

About Strait Up Cranes & Rigging

Strait Up Cranes & Rigging is an established crane hire and rigging company based in Mudgee NSW, servicing the mining, construction, renewable energy and industrial sectors.

We pride ourselves on maintaining a professional, safety-focused operation and providing our clients with reliable equipment, experienced personnel and practical lifting solutions.

As our business and fleet continue to grow, we are looking for the right person to take an important role in maintaining the safety, reliability and performance of our equipment.