Diesel Mechanic, Broken Hill

Cavpower; Broken Hill; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Residential

On going Training & Development

Job summary

Cavpower in Broken Hill is seeking a qualified Diesel Mechanic to service, maintain and repair heavy mining and earthmoving equipment. The role splits between the Broken Hill workshop and field service, requiring autonomy and a safety-focused approach to deliver high-quality workmanship.

This full-time, permanent position offers on-site work with ongoing training and development opportunities, and a residential arrangement to support workers relocating or living nearby.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification required.
• Current driver’s licence.
• Previous experience with heavy mining/earthmoving equipment.
• Excellent mechanical servicing and diagnostic skills.
• Auto electrical and hydraulic experience.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and repairs to a range of mining equipment including earthmoving & on highway trucks.
• Component change-outs and repairs.
• Fault diagnosis and troubleshooting of mechanical and electronic engine systems.
• Major engine/equipment overhauls.
• Report writing on fault findings including new warranty claims.
• Specification interpretation.
• Participation in daily Contamination Control and Safety processes.

Skills

Trade Qualification

Driver's Licence

Heavy mining equipment experience

Mechanical servicing & diagnostics

Auto Electrical experience

Hydraulic experience

Safety & quality standards

Remote fault-finding

Job description

Cavpower's reputation for excellence and superior customer service has made us the long time Caterpillar dealer for South Australia and Broken Hill for over 50 years. We are a growing organisation and proud to be a part of the Caterpillar world-wide network of dealers. Our success is worth being a part of.

• Full time permanent position
• Residential
• On going Training & Development

An opportunity exists for a qualified Diesel Mechanic who has experience in the service, maintenance and repair of heavy mining / earthmoving equipment to join our team at Broken Hill. The successful candidate will work both in the Broken Hill workshop and in field service; with a disciplined approach and the capability to work autonomously they will deliver high quality work to ensure customer service expectations are achieved.

Responsibilities of the Role:

• Servicing and repairs to a range of above mining equipment including earthmoving & on highway trucks;
• Component change-outs and repairs;
• Fault diagnosis and trouble shooting of mechanical and electronic engine systems;
• Major engine / equipment overhauls;
• Report writing on fault findings including new warranty claims;
• Specification interpretation;
• Participation in daily Contamination Control and Safety processes.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Relevant Trade Qualification;
• Current Driver’s Licence;
• Previous experience with heavy mining and earthmoving equipment;
• Excellent mechanical servicing and diagnostic skills;
• Auto Electrical and Hydraulic experience;
• Strong commitment to meeting customer requirements
• Dedicated to safety, contamination control and quality standards;
• Ability to attend breakdowns and fault find in a remote / autonomous environment.

If you are a trade qualified mechanic who values and expects a safe and healthy workplace, and is looking for a new challenge then we'd like to hear from you.

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