Earthmoving Equipment Maintenance Planner – FIFO

McCosker Contracting Pty Ltd; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

McCosker Contracting is seeking an experienced Earthmoving Equipment Maintenance Planner to join the Workshop team. The role focuses on planning maintenance, managing service needs, and coordinating with Workshop Supervisors to maximise uptime of the plant fleet.

You will oversee short-term schedules, track repairs, ensure parts availability, and document maintenance history while liaising with operations to align upcoming service activities. FIFO from Townsville or Rockhampton may apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance planning and administration.
• Knowledge of earthmoving equipment and heavy plant maintenance.
• Familiarity with maintenance management systems.

Responsibilities

• Create, manage and close work orders in the maintenance system.
• Monitor service requirements and coordinate planned maintenance.
• Review fault lists and plan repairs during upcoming services.
• Ensure parts availability and material coordination for maintenance.
• Maintain records and equipment histories with accuracy.
• Communicate planned service requirements to Workshop teams.
• Track oil sampling programs and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Stakeholder engagement

Open Driver Licence & White Card

Tools

Pronto

MEX

SAP

JDE

Job description

McCosker Contracting is seeking an experienced Earthmoving Equipment Maintenance Planner to join the Workshop team. The role focuses on planning maintenance, managing service needs, and coordinating with Workshop Supervisors to maximise uptime of the plant fleet.

You will oversee short-term schedules, track repairs, ensure parts availability, and document maintenance history while liaising with operations to align upcoming service activities. FIFO from Townsville or Rockhampton may apply.