Earthmoving Equipment Technician — Yard & Maintenance

Wombat Equipment Hire; Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wombat Equipment Hire in Hervey Bay seeks a Yard hand/Machinery Mechanic to maintain excavators, skid steers, trailers and attachments, ensuring they are clean and ready for hire.

You will perform inspections, servicing, fault finding and records, working hands-on with earthmoving equipment and diesel hydraulics in a outdoor setting. A practical, safety-conscious person with a current licence is preferred; experience with earthmoving gear is highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Experience with earthmoving machinery, excavators and skid steers.
• Current driver’s licence required.
• Safety-conscious and practical with good problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting machinery when it returns from hire
• Completing pre-hire and post-hire equipment checks
• Identifying and reporting damage, faults and maintenance requirements
• Carrying out routine servicing and preventative maintenance
• Basic mechanical, hydraulic and electrical fault finding and repairs
• Greasing, refuelling and preparing machines for hire
• Washing and detailing machinery
• Checking tracks, tyres, hoses, pins, bushes, buckets and attachments
• Assisting with machinery and attachment repairs
• Keeping accurate service and maintenance records

Skills

Mechanically minded

Reliable

Current licence

Earthmoving gear

Diesel engines

Hydraulics

Job description

Wombat Equipment Hire in Hervey Bay seeks a Yard hand/Machinery Mechanic to maintain excavators, skid steers, trailers and attachments, ensuring they are clean and ready for hire.

You will perform inspections, servicing, fault finding and records, working hands-on with earthmoving equipment and diesel hydraulics in a outdoor setting. A practical, safety-conscious person with a current licence is preferred; experience with earthmoving gear is highly regarded.