Diesel / Crane Mechanic

Premier Cranes; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Cranes and Rigging in Melbourne is seeking a skilled Mobile Crane Mechanic to join our workshop team. You will service, maintain and repair our fleet of cranes, trucks and plant to keep them safe, compliant and on the job.

Reporting to the Operations Specialist, you will work in a busy environment with a diverse fleet, using tablets and digital job tools to capture service records and ensure crane compliance.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as a Diesel Mechanic and experience with mobile plant.
• 3–5 years’ mobile crane or diesel mechanic experience.
• HR/MC licence and comfortable with digital job tools.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled servicing and inspections on cranes, trucks, plant and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair diesel engine, hydraulic, transmission, brake and drivetrain faults.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults including wiring, sensors, control systems and LMI.
• Tag unsafe equipment as out of service and escalate with solutions.
• Maintain service records and crane compliance packs.
• Attend onsite breakdowns and repairs as required.
• Contribute to continuous workshop system improvements.

Skills

Diesel Mechanic

Mobile crane experience

Electrical experience

Hydraulic diagnostics

HR/MC licence

Digital job tools

Education

Cert III Heavy Vehicle / Mobile Plant Technology

Job description

About Us

At Premier Cranes and Rigging, we are leaders in the Melbourne crane industry, dedicated to providing exceptional lifting solutions and services. We offer holistic lifting solutions to our clients, large and small. Due to continued growth and an expanding fleet, Premier Cranes is seeking a skilled and reliable Mobile Crane Mechanic to join our workshop team and help keep our cranes, trucks, and plant safe, compliant, and on the job.

The Opportunity

If you are a hands‑on diesel mechanic who takes pride in quality work and thrives in a busy, fast‑paced environment, this role is for you! Reporting to the Operations Specialist, the Mobile Crane Mechanic is responsible for servicing, maintaining, and repairing our fleet of cranes, heavy vehicles, plant, and equipment in accordance with Premier’s standards and industry and legislative requirements.

Premier runs a full range of mobile cranes, from smaller units through to heavy lift, supporting clients across key Victorian infrastructure, construction, and industrial projects. Our workshop plays a critical role in keeping that fleet available and compliant every day.

Some stand‑out opportunities you will be involved in include:

• Working on a diverse fleet of mobile cranes across a wide range of capacities
• Being part of a workshop that runs on clear, documented systems and digital job tools

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled hour‑based and kilometre‑based servicing and inspections on cranes, trucks, plant, and equipment in line with manufacturer, industry, and legislative requirements.
• Diagnose and repair diesel engine, hydraulic, transmission, brake, and drivetrain faults on both the carrier and the crane superstructure.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults, including wiring, sensors, control systems, and load moment indicator (LMI) systems.
• Identify and tag unsafe equipment as out of service, and escalates issues with recommended solutions to the Operations Specialist.
• Maintain accurate service records and support up‑to‑date crane compliance packs.
• Attend onsite breakdowns and repairs as required.
• Follow and contribute to the continuous improvement of Premier’s workshop systems.

Skills and Experience

• Trade qualification as a Diesel Mechanic (Cert III Heavy Commercial Vehicle Technology or Mobile Plant Technology).
• 3–5 years of experience as a mobile crane mechanic, or as a diesel mechanic on heavy vehicles and mobile plant.
• Electrical or auto‑electrical experience is highly regarded
• Strong hydraulic diagnostic skills.
• Current Australian driver’s licence (HR or MC licence highly regarded).
• Comfortable using tablets and digital job management systems.
• A safety‑first mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Takes ownership of their work and is a strong team player.

Why Premier

At Premier, we strive to achieve success through #Teamlifting. We aim to attract and retain highly motivated individuals who value collaboration and are committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients.