Crushing & Screening Field Service Technician / Diesel Fitter

Finlay Screening And Crushing Systems; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Field-based role

Competitive hourly rates and overtime

Fully equipped service vehicle

Globally recognised brand

Job summary

Finlay Screening and Crushing Systems in Townsville QLD is seeking a skilled Crushing & Screening Field Service Technician / Diesel Fitter for a 100% mobile, field-based role across North Queensland. You will diagnose, service and repair heavy equipment directly at client sites, operating from a fully equipped service vehicle. A strong safety focus and a valid driver's license are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven diagnostics and advanced troubleshooting on heavy machinery.
• Experience with crushing and screening equipment is highly regarded.
• Strong commitment to site safety, health and environmental procedures.
• Current Driver's License can be an asset.

Responsibilities

• On-site diagnostics and fault-finding on heavy crushing and screening equipment.
• Field maintenance and emergency repairs to minimise downtime.
• Manage your schedule and service jobs from a mobile service vehicle.
• Prepare accurate service reports and communicate with clients via iPad/iPhone.

Skills

Diagnostics

Heavy machinery experience

Crushing & screening equipment

Tools

iPad

iPhone

Job description

CRUSHING & SCREENING FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN / DIESEL FITTER

Finlay Screening and Crushing Systems – Townsville QLD

The Finlay Group is a market leader and one of Australia's largest suppliers of Terex Screening, Crushing, and Recycling equipment. We support the infrastructure, mining, and recycling sectors with world-class machinery and a commitment to keeping our customers moving.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Based across North Queensland, we are seeking an autonomous, experienced Field Service Technician for a 100% mobile, field-based role. There is no workshop base—you will operate entirely on the road, providing expert diagnostics, servicing, and breakdown support directly to customer sites across NQ.

What a typical day looks like:

• On-site Diagnostics: Troubleshooting and fault-finding on heavy crushing and screening equipment (Hydraulics, Transmissions, and Engines).
• Field Repairs: Executing high-quality mechanical maintenance and emergency repairs on-site to minimise client downtime.
• High Autonomy: Managing your schedule and servicing jobs directly from your fully equipped mobile service vehicle.
• Digital Reporting: Compiling accurate service reports and communicating with clients via provided iPad and iPhone.

What We Are Looking For:

• Diagnostic Expertise: Proven experience with heavy machinery diagnostics and advanced troubleshooting.
• Industry Experience: Previous experience working with crushing and screening equipment is highly regarded.
• Safety Focus: A strong commitment to site safety, health, and environmental procedures.
• Core Essentials: A self-motivated "can-do" attitude and a current Driver's License.

What's on Offer:

• 100% Field-Based: True mobile role with no workshop confinement—work autonomously across regional NQ.
• Attractive Earnings: Competitive hourly rates + regular penalty rates and lucrative overtime.
• Fully Maintained Kit: Fully equipped Field Service Vehicle, iPhone, and iPad provided.
• Stability: Ongoing support and local work with a globally recognised brand.