Senior Diesel Technician

William Adams Pty Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Tool loans

Training & development

Career progression

Employee Assistance Program

Recognition programs

Referral program

Relocation assistance

Novated leasing

Purchased leave

Partner discounts

Job summary

William Adams is seeking a Senior Diesel Technician at our Laverton branch to diagnose, repair and maintain Caterpillar earthmoving equipment on-site. You’ll lead by example, mentor apprentices and technicians, set high standards and provide technical guidance across the workshop.

Join a team with a strong Caterpillar partnership, a safety-first culture and clear opportunities for progression, training and recognition within a long‑standing Australian industrial services leader.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working on earthmoving equipment
• Strong diagnostic and technical capability
• Ability to mentor, motivate and develop apprentices and technicians
• Clear communication skills and a positive, can-do attitude
• Strong time management skills and the ability to work autonomously
• An unwavering commitment to safety, health and environmental standards

Responsibilities

• Carrying out servicing, repairs and maintenance of Caterpillar earthmoving equipment
• Advanced diagnostics, troubleshooting and fault-finding
• Mentoring, coaching and supporting apprentices and service technicians
• Completing all job‑related documentation and paperwork accurately
• Opening, closing and invoicing Service Work Orders
• Delivering consistent, high‑quality customer service
• Acting as back‑up to the Team Leader when required
• Ensuring all work is completed in line with safety, health and environmental procedures

Skills

Diesel engine repair

Earthmoving equipment

Diagnostics

Mentoring apprentices

Communication

Time management

Safety

Autonomy

Job description

Join a Legendary Team Powering Heavy Machinery Excellence

Take your expertise to the next level with a Senior Diesel Technician role at our Laverton branch.

Working on some of the industry’s most advanced Caterpillar equipment, you’ll combine your technical expertise with the opportunity to mentor technicians and apprentices, set high standards and provide technical leadership across the workshop.

This is a hands‑on role for an experienced technician who enjoys solving complex problems, takes pride in quality workmanship and is ready to be recognised as a senior member of the team.

At William Adams, we’re proud of our long‑standing partnership with Caterpillar and our role in keeping Australia’s construction, mining, infrastructure and industrial sectors moving.

ABOUT THE ROLE

In this hands‑on senior role, you’ll be at the heart of our service operation - diagnosing, repairing and maintaining Caterpillar earthmoving equipment while supporting technicians and apprentices on the workshop floor.

Key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out servicing, repairs and maintenance of Caterpillar earthmoving equipment
• Advanced diagnostics, troubleshooting and fault-finding
• Mentoring, coaching and supporting apprentices and service technicians
• Completing all job‑related documentation and paperwork accurately
• Opening, closing and invoicing Service Work Orders
• Delivering consistent, high‑quality customer service
• Acting as back‑up to the Team Leader when required
• Ensuring all work is completed in line with safety, health and environmental procedures

ABOUT YOU

You’re an experienced Diesel Technician who takes pride in your workmanship, leads with confidence, and brings a strong safety‑first mindset to everything you do.

To be successful in this role, you’ll have:

• Proven experience working on earthmoving equipment
• Strong diagnostic and technical capability
• Ability to mentor, motivate and develop apprentices and technicians
• Clear communication skills and a positive, can‑do attitude
• Strong time management skills and the ability to work autonomously
• An unwavering commitment to safety, health and environmental standards

WHY JOIN US?

Working with iconic products is just one part of what makes a career with us rewarding. At William Adams our people, and their safety, genuinely matter. We’re focused on ensuring you have the tools, support, and resources to do your best work every day.

We can offer you…

• A competitive hourly rate (dependent on skill level) + allowances + super
• Tool Loans (interest free)
• Ongoing training & development
• Career progression & trade upgrade opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Recognition and genuine appreciation through a variety of formal and informal programs
• Employee Referral Program - refer a mate & receive up to $3000
• Relocation Assistance up to $5000
• Plus, a range of perks including novated leasing, purchased leave and partner discounts across banking, health insurance, and of course the Cat parts store

If you have the drive and ambition to progress, this could be the start of a long‑term career at William Adams.