Field & Workshop Heavy Equipment Technician

United Rentals; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Income protection

Employee resource groups

Work-life balance perks

Career development support

Health and wellbeing programs

Job summary

United Rentals is seeking a hands-on Service Technician to inspect, service and repair a diverse range of specialist hire equipment across workshop and field settings. You’ll diagnose hydraulic, mechanical and diesel systems to keep machinery operating at peak performance.

With a focus on safety, quality, and documentation, you’ll maintain records, stock parts, support field service, and work both independently and as part of a team on major construction projects in Australia.

Qualifications

• Experience servicing and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, diesel or industrial equipment.
• Current driver’s licence.
• Trade qualification in Mechanical, Diesel Fitting, Auto-Electrical, Hydraulics or related discipline.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• A commitment to safety and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and a positive attitude.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A reliable work ethic and pride in delivering quality work.
• Physical fitness to perform workshop and field service activities.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting, servicing and repairing a broad range of specialist hire equipment.
• Diagnosing and repairing hydraulic, mechanical and diesel-powered systems.
• Servicing lifting chains, confined space equipment, hydraulic shoring, propping systems and excavator attachments.
• Conducting fault finding and preventative maintenance activities.
• Testing equipment to ensure it meets safety and operational standards.
• Completing service records and maintenance documentation accurately.
• Managing workshop consumables and spare parts stock.
• Maintaining a safe, clean and organised workshop environment.
• Supporting field service activities and customer requirements as needed.

Skills

Equipment service experience

Diagnostic skills

Safety-focused

Team player

Customer service mindset

Education

Trade qualification in Mechanical, Diesel Fitting, Auto-Electrical, Hydraulics or related discipline

Job description

United Rentals is seeking a hands-on Service Technician to inspect, service and repair a diverse range of specialist hire equipment across workshop and field settings. You’ll diagnose hydraulic, mechanical and diesel systems to keep machinery operating at peak performance.

With a focus on safety, quality, and documentation, you’ll maintain records, stock parts, support field service, and work both independently and as part of a team on major construction projects in Australia.