Heavy Vehicle Mechanic - Multi-Site Travel & Maintenance

COLAS Australia; Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tablet & Phone

Fitness program

Parental leave

Life insurance

Employee assistance

Job summary

COLAS Australia is seeking an experienced Heavy Vehicle Mechanic to join our team on a full-time basis. The role is based near Hervey Bay, with travel to Caloundra and Rockhampton workshops and service calls as required.

You will service, repair, and maintain company plant, heavy vehicles, and equipment, conducting preventive maintenance, breakdown responses, and safety checks while following WHS&E practices. Colas Australia emphasizes teamwork and safety across sites.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Qualified Mechanic
• Forklift Licence - highly regarded
• Be a team player and have a “can do” attitude
• Have proven problem solving & organisational skills
• Be reliable and able to work unsupervised
• Knowledge of WHS&E practices

Responsibilities

• Complete scheduled services and maintenance activities in accordance with designated schedules
• Perform routine repairs to plant and equipment
• Conduct safety checks and complete Damage Reports
• Repair faulty or damaged mechanical parts
• Record repairs and faults in maintenance register as needed
• Maintain critical spares inventory
• Report near miss and incidents, complete investigations and implement corrective actions in a timely manner
• Ensure safety of other employees, contractors or members of the public whilst carrying out duties
• Participate in risk management and hazard identification processes

Skills

Qualified Mechanic

Forklift Licence

Team player

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Reliability

WHS&E practices

Job description

COLAS Australia is seeking an experienced Heavy Vehicle Mechanic to join our team on a full-time basis. The role is based near Hervey Bay, with travel to Caloundra and Rockhampton workshops and service calls as required.

You will service, repair, and maintain company plant, heavy vehicles, and equipment, conducting preventive maintenance, breakdown responses, and safety checks while following WHS&E practices. Colas Australia emphasizes teamwork and safety across sites.