Diesel Mechanic – Workshop & Field Service

BSF Mobile Cranes; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Vehicle allowance

Overtime pay

New workshop facility

Career progression

Job summary

BSF Mobile Cranes is seeking an experienced Diesel Mechanic to join our Mobile Field Service team in South-East Queensland. The role blends workshop servicing with on-site field repairs across cranes, plant and heavy equipment to ensure equipment is safe, compliant and hire-ready.

You will diagnose, repair and service a diverse fleet, using the MEX system for work orders. The ideal candidate has a heavy diesel trade qualification, crane or mobile plant experience, and a readiness to work after

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as a Heavy Diesel Mechanic (or equivalent).
• Experience on heavy equipment, cranes or mobile plant.
• Strong hydraulic, electrical, mechanical and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to work across workshop and field service environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment to manufacturer specs and Australian Standards.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults.
• Carry out scheduled servicing including 90-day, annual and 10-year inspections.
• Complete pre-hire and pre-start checks and rectify issues before dispatch.
• Perform repairs and breakdown support in workshop or field.
• Accurately complete work orders and pre-start checks in the MEX system.

Skills

Heavy diesel mechanics

Hydraulic systems

Electrical diagnostics

Field service

Safety focus

Education

Trade qualification as Heavy Diesel Mechanic

Tools

MEX Maintenance System

Job description

Attractive hourly rate + Overtime | Weekly Pay + Vehicle Allowance | Brand-New Workshop

About the Company

BSF Mobile Cranes is a privately owned and operated crane hire company based in Berrinba, servicing South-East Queensland. With an extensive and modern fleet of cranes, trucks, and specialised equipment, we are recognised as a supplier of choice to major principal contractors across the region.

Our success is built on safety, reliability, and expertise — supported by an experienced management team, highly skilled operators, and a new purpose-built mechanical service centre.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Diesel Mechanic – Workshop & Field Service to join our Mobile Field Service team.

This role offers a mix of workshop servicing and field service repairs, working across a diverse fleet of cranes, plant, and heavy equipment. Your focus will be ensuring all equipment is maintained to manufacturer specifications, compliant, and hire ready.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain all equipment in a safe operating condition in accordance with manufacturer specifications and Australian Standards.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults
• Carry out scheduled servicing including 90-day, annual, and major inspections (including 10-year inspections)
• Complete pre-hire and pre-start checks, rectifying any safety or mechanical issues prior to dispatch.
• Perform repairs and breakdown support both in the workshop and in the field.
• Accurately complete work orders, repairs, and pre-start check using the MEX Maintenance System
• Work autonomously while contributing positively within a team environment.

About You

• You will ideally have:
• Trade qualification as a Heavy Diesel Mechanic.
• Experience working on heavy equipment, cranes, or mobile plant
• Strong hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, and diagnostic skills
• Ability to work across both workshop and field service environments
• Willingness to learn new equipment and systems
• Construction Card (White card) for access on work sites.
• High Risk Licence (Crane, Forklift, Boom, Scissor) – preferred but not essential
• Own tools required.
• Willing to work after hours, attend to call outs, outside ordinary hours.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Good communication skills and a strong safety focus

What’s On Offer

• Attractive hourly rate + overtime
• Weekly pay + Vehicle Allowance
• Safe, friendly, and supportive work environment
• New workshop facility
• Modern and diverse fleet of equipment
• Ongoing training, upskilling, and career progression
• Long-term, stable employment with a growing business.

As this role cannot be performed remotely, only local Australian residents will be considered.