FIFO Heavy Equipment Field Technician

Exact Contracting Pty Ltd; South Australia; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flights to site

Accommodation provided

Meals provided

Retention bonus up to $3000

Career progression

Safety focus

Job summary

Exact Contracting Pty Ltd is seeking a Service Person to operate and perform minor maintenance on large earth-moving equipment across remote South Australian sites, with FIFO logistics considered.

The role suits candidates with a HR licence, White Card, and mechanical aptitude, offering long-term opportunities and a focus on safety and career progression.

Qualifications

• Heavy Rigid (HR) Drivers Licence is required.
• Construction White Card is required.
• Trade qualification or experience in a mechanical role is highly desired.
• Familiarity with CAT, Komatsu and Hitachi equipment is desirable.
• Physically fit and healthy.
• Previous heavy plant operating experience desirable.
• Proven commitment to health and safety.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team and drive results.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy earth-moving equipment and perform minor maintenance and repairs.
• Support FIFO operations across South Australian sites.
• Adhere to health and safety policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with team to deliver quality service on time.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Construction White Card

Trade qualification

Familiarity with CAT/Komatsu/Hitachi

Job description

Exact Contracting is seeking a Service Person for our remote civil construction projects across FIFO South Australian locations.

The position of a Service Person is responsible for the operation and minor preventative maintenance and repairs of large heavy earth moving equipment including, but not limited to, dozers, loaders, excavators, graders, dump trucks, etc.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a Light Vehicle or Mechanical Trade qualifications looking to expand their skills and step up into a FIFO role, or a person with previous experience in a similar role.

The Successful Candidates Will Possess The Following

• Heavy Rigid (HR) Drivers Licence (required);
• Construction White Card (required);
• Trade qualification or experience in role requiring mechanical aptitude (highly desired);
• Familiarity with CAT, Komatsu and Hitachi equipment (desirable);
• Physically fit and healthy;
• Previous heavy plant operating experience (desirable);
• Proven commitment to health and safety;
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team; and
• Personal drive and results orientated.
  
  

What can we offer you?

• Paid flights to site or travel allowance;
• Provided accommodation and meals on site;
• Annual retention bonus up to $3000;
• Long term employment and career progression and development;
• Exposure to a wide range of projects;
• Dedication to providing a high quality service and product;
• Focus on safety and innovation, zero harm.
  
  

Our Company

We employ over 500 people nationally and have been delivering high quality, safe and innovative solutions to our clients since 1992 in the civil, mining, agriculture and water industries.

Pre-Employment

All candidates will be required to pass a National Police Clearance (within 3 months), pre-employment medical, and a drug and alcohol screen.

Exact Contracting is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Apply

We are shortlisting for this position immediately, apply by clicking on the ‘apply’ button or visiting our website.

Only Shortlisted candidates for the advertised role will be contacted, however we do appreciate the time and effort provided in all applications received.