Diesel Mechanic

Whitsunday Regional Council; Proserpine; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

We put you first

Get paid weekly

Maintained company vehicle

Continued training and development

Job summary

Proserpine Machinery Service is seeking a fully qualified mechanic to maintain and repair a variety of agricultural equipment in the Whitsundays region. The role involves both workshop and field work and may include occasional overtime.

Successful candidates will bring experience in agricultural electronics and hydraulics, a current driver's licence, and a willingness to travel for factory training as required. A rewarding outdoor environment and diverse workload awaits.

Qualifications

• Fully trade qualified mechanic.
• Experience in agricultural environment.
• Experience in agricultural electronics and hydraulics.
• Current driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair a range of agricultural equipment.
• Work in the workshop and in the field environment.
• Travel occasionally for factory training courses.

Skills

Trade qualified mechanic

Job description

Job Description

Being located in the Whitsundays will allow you to have a central base to service our diverse range of customers while enjoying a wide range of activities in your spare time.

You will be responsible for maintenance and repairs to a variety of agricultural equipment including tractors, harvesting equipment, spray equipment, vehicles, mowers and other general equipment.

About the Employer

Proserpine Machinery Service is a family owned and operated business that has been providing sales, service and parts to the agricultural industry in and around the Whitsundays for over 36 years.

Proserpine Machinery Service is an agricultural farm machinery dealership servicing AGCO franchises including Massey Ferguson, Fendt, Challenger, Valtra and Iseki tractors and hay equipment, Husqvarna mowers and vehicles., The Whitsundays is a diverse and beautiful region located in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef on the Queensland coast. It is a well-known tourist destination, with a farming heart. It is a wonderful environment for both singles and families. The region allows you to enjoy some of the best leisure activities in Australia whilst boasting a large range of high quality schools for children to choose from.

About the Candidate

Successful candidates will have the following attributes to align with our business expectations:

• Fully trade qualified mechanic
• Experience working in an agricultural environment
• Experience in agricultural electronics and hydraulics
• Current driver's licence
• Self-motivated, punctual, reliable and hard working
• Problem solving and decision making skills
• Prepared to travel away for factory training courses
• Ability to communicate with co-workers and clients

This is a full time position with occasional overtime. Work will be performed both in the workshop and in the field environment. Due to the diversity of the role, it will be both challenging and rewarding to the successful candidate.

Work Environment

• We put you first
• Get paid weekly
• Have a maintained company vehicle
• Continued training and development