Heavy Diesel Mechanic

Stabilised Pavements of Australia; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Stabilised Pavements of Australia – Townsville QLD is seeking a trade-certified heavy vehicle mechanic to maintain and service road construction equipment and trucks. You will perform major overhauls and motor rebuilds, and undertake workshop administrative duties.

Travelling across North Queensland and possibly interstate, you will work unsupervised, commit to safety, and contribute to field service excellence with a team that values growth and a strong culture.

Qualifications

• Trade-certified heavy vehicle mechanic with relevant licenses.
• Experience in maintenance of heavy/mobile plant equipment.
• Willingness to travel across North Queensland and possibly interstate.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and service general and specialised road construction equipment and trucks.
• Perform major overhauls and motor rebuilds.
• Handle workshop administrative duties.
• Travel to Local and Remote Client Locations.
• Work unsupervised and meet safety standards.

Skills

Heavy vehicle mechanic

Maintenance & servicing

Field service

Diagnosis & overhaul

Team communication

Education

Trade certificate in heavy vehicle mechanics

Job description

Stabilised Pavements of Australia – Townsville QLD

Stabilised Pavements Group is focused on delivering pavement construction, rehabilitation and maintenance solutions that are cost effective, sound in design to deliver longevity and environmental sustainability. These solutions are based on extensive engineering expertise, technology and systems that ensure the highest standards of quality, occupational health, safety and environmental management.

Our Head Office is based on the Central Coast, New South Wales with additional depots located in Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, Townsville, Perth and Hobart. We have been operating for over 40 years and employ over 250people.

About the role

Reporting to the Workshop Supervisor, you will be responsible for maintenance and servicing of general and specialised road construction equipment and trucks. Including, major overhauls and motor rebuilds as well as workshop related administrative duties.

Duties

• Ability to work unsupervised
• A commitment to safe work practices producing quality workmanship within the required timeframe;
• Be available to travel throughout North Queensland and possibly interstate
• Performing field service and breakdown work at Local and Remote Client Locations
• Ability to work various hours depending on work load as required
• Well-developed communication skills along with a team-oriented outlook.

Skills & Experience

• Australian Recognised relevant trade certificates and qualifications (heavy vehicle mechanic qualifications essential);
• Maintenance and Servicing experience on small and large equipment
• Previous experience working in planned and reactive maintenance environments, diagnosis, overhaul and maintenance repairs of heavy mobile plant and equipment.
• Current unrestricted MR Australian Drivers Licence (HR or HC license is preferred)
• Work in an environment where you can contribute to the legacy of achievement.
• Enjoy a flexible and diverse working environment.
• Collaborate with a team that encourages personal development and growth.
• Be part of team with good culture and core family values

Stabilised Pavements of Australia is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. As part of this, and in accordance with our objective to improve social outcomes, we welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.