Heavy Diesel Plant Mechanic

Join a solid civil construction company working on well-maintained heavy plant, where good mechanics are valued and kept busy. 

• Work on a solid fleet of civil plant, mainly CAT equipment; family run values based business
• A workshop that values experience and backs good decision making
• Proper diagnostic work and interesting problems to solve + Health Insurance

Join a well-established family run civil construction contractor delivering infrastructure and subdivision projects across a strong and growing portfolio. With a solid reputation for quality delivery and long-term client relationships, you’ll be joining a human-centric business that is big on collaboration and accountability, who invests heavily in their people, opening up fantastic development opportunities down the track. 

You will be working on a fleet of civil and earthmoving machinery, mostly Caterpillar (CAT) equipment. The role includes workshop servicing as well as some on-site breakdown support when required.

This is a stable, full-time role with consistent work and a good team environment.

What’s on offer:

• $34 - $40 per hour depending on experience
• Company vehicle and phone 
• Health insurance after 3 months
• Full-time, long-term role
• Mix of workshop and field work
• Well-maintained fleet of civil plant
• Supportive team and good working environment

The role: 

This position involves maintaining and repairing heavy diesel plant used across civil construction projects. The focus is on keeping machinery reliable and minimising downtime.

• Servicing and maintaining heavy diesel plant and earthmoving equipment
• Fault finding and repairs across mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems
• Scheduled maintenance and preventative servicing
• Breakdown response and on-site repairs when needed
• Inspecting plant, attachments, and site equipment
• Supporting parts ordering and workshop stock
• Completing job cards and service records using digital systems

What we are looking for: 

• Trade qualified Heavy Diesel Mechanic, Automotive Engineer, or equivalent experience
• Experience working on civil plant or earthmoving machinery
• Full Class 1 driver’s licence
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
• Physically fit and comfortable working on heavy equipment
• Able to work both independently and within a small team
• Motivated and reliable

If you are looking for a stable role working on civil plant with a good team and modern machinery, this is a great opportunity to step into a long-term position.

Apply now to Tyla at Fred.