Plant Technician (Diesel & Heavy Equipment)

Symal; Avalon; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Symal in Victoria, Australia is seeking a capable Plant Mechanic to diagnose, service and repair heavy plant and equipment across major projects. You will work in a dynamic team maintaining essential assets and ensuring uptime on site.

The role requires trade qualifications, strong fault-finding and a practical, safety-conscious approach. You will perform inspections, maintain records and support continous yard and workshop operations with a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Trade qualified with experience as Plant/Diesel/Heavy Vehicle Mechanic on construction plant.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills, aiming to complete repairs correctly first time.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance, servicing and repair of heavy plant/equipment.
• Practical team player with attention to detail and ability to manage shifting workshop priorities.
• Current driver’s licence; forklift/load-unload competencies are highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, service and repair plant and equipment in line with preventative maintenance schedules and OEM requirements.
• Complete pre-hire, on-hire and off-hire inspections to ensure machines are safe and ready for work.
• Carry out post-service and repair quality checks before returning equipment to service.
• Identify repeat defects, warranty opportunities and root causes to improve fleet reliability and reduce downtime.
• Maintain accurate work orders, service reports and maintenance records and keep workshop leaders informed of progress.
• Manage parts requirements ahead of scheduled works and ensure unused parts are returned and credited.
• Maintain high safety standards across all work, including isolation, lifting, working at heights and hot work activities.

Skills

Plant maintenance

Diagnose & repair

Fault-finding

Team player

Attention to detail

Driver's licence

Forklift operation

Education

Trade qualified

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Symal in Victoria, Australia is seeking a capable Plant Mechanic to diagnose, service and repair heavy plant and equipment across major projects. You will work in a dynamic team maintaining essential assets and ensuring uptime on site.

The role requires trade qualifications, strong fault-finding and a practical, safety-conscious approach. You will perform inspections, maintain records and support continous yard and workshop operations with a collaborative team.