Heavy Diesel Mechanic - West Coast

TDX; Invercargill City; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction equipment company in New Zealand is looking for a qualified Heavy Diesel Mechanic to join their high-performing branch. This role involves diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing construction equipment, predominantly in the field. The ideal candidate will have prior experience with construction equipment and a strong knowledge of hydraulics. A commitment to safety and excellent communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Benefits

Base hourly rate

Overtime rate

Mobile phone

Company vehicle

Tool allowance

Medical insurance discounts

Life insurance

Mine site allowances and bonuses

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Heavy Diesel Mechanic with experience.
• Must demonstrate initiative, honesty, and integrity.
• Must be fit and able to perform job duties.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, maintain and repair construction equipment.
• Perform predominantly field service work.
• Maintain relationships with customers in the region.
• Ensure communication with workshop and parts department.

Skills

Heavy Diesel Mechanic qualification

Construction equipment experience

Hydraulic experience

Electronic diagnostic equipment usage

Initiative

Education

Qualified Heavy Diesel Mechanic

Job description

Overview

Who are we?
TDX is a true New Zealand success story, and 100% New Zealand-owned and operated. From humble beginnings when we were set up 40 years ago by a couple of mates, today TDX is recognised as the market leader for the sales and service of Construction Equipment. TDX is the dealership for leading global brands including Volvo CE, Yanmar CE, Shell Consumables, Kohler generators, Perkins engines and Allison transmissions. With customers in the Civil, Forestry, Construction, Mining and Marine sectors across all of New Zealand, our techs are kept busy! We are committed to delivering a world-class experience with local know-how. This goes for customers, suppliers and our highly valued staff.

What’s in it for you?
You will be rewarded with a base hourly rate, OT rate after 8 hours worked each day, mobile phone, company vehicle for work use, tool allowance, access to medical insurance discounts, life insurance. Mine site allowances and bonuses where applicable! Work/life balance, fishing, hunting, boating, 4WD adventure backyard! Work with a great group of workmates who enjoy a laugh.

The role

With work based out of Greymouth or Westport, you will be joining a high-performing branch with an experienced and supportive Service Manager. Work on the latest construction equipment in the field, develop your career, knowledge, skills and experience further within the heavy diesel industry.

Responsibilities include

• Diagnose, maintain and repair construction equipment that is now in our client’s possession
• Predominantly field service work, some workshop-based work
• Maintain and create relationships with customers and potential customers within the region
• Ensure excellent daily communication with the workshop and parts department
• Complete all paperwork as needed
• Ensure timecards are completed daily, showing the correct job number
• Record stocks, oils and other materials used against a job number
• Adhere to all Health and Safety policies and protocols

Our ideal applicant will

• Be a qualified Heavy Diesel Mechanic
• Have construction equipment experience
• Be based or willing to relocate to the West Coast, South Island
• Be a self-starter with initiative, honesty, and integrity
• Have used electronic diagnostic equipment in previous roles
• Have hydraulics experience
• Be fit and able
• Know how to work hard, and enjoy a laugh

Our Purpose & Values at TDX

At TDX, our purpose is why people choose to work for and with us. To define it, we asked ourselves: What do we stand for? When are we at our best? What do our customers value most? The answer: It’s people that keep our customers going. This belief drives how we work and is reflected in our values:

• Take care – We take care of our team and the environment.
• Commit and deliver – We turn up for work with the right mindset.
• In it together – We know that we are better when we work together.
• We will sort it – We challenge the status quo and have an eye on tomorrow.
• Customer success is our business – We understand our customers better than anybody else.
• Partner of choice. We treat our partners as we would like to be treated.

These values shape who we are and how we work together, for a better tomorrow.

Apply

If you’re keen to be part of a crew like us, then we can’t wait to see your application by hitting APPLY NOW or contact Brooke on 0211907520 for a confidential chat.