Diesel Fitter
Visa sponsorship
Automotive · Brisbane, QLD, Australia · Full-Time · $60/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Excavators, cranes and piling rigs keep a construction business moving, and when one breaks down on site the whole job waits. A well-established construction and engineering company in Brisbane, Queensland, needs a Diesel Fitter and heavy plant mechanic to keep its mixed fleet working.
This is more than workshop servicing. You will plan and carry out preventative maintenance, chase hydraulic and electrical faults, replace worn components and head out to field breakdowns, often working alone to get a machine back into service. Every repair is tested and recorded. Employer sponsorship is available for eligible overseas applicants.
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Key Responsibilities
- Service and maintain a mixed fleet of heavy construction and mobile plant, following planned preventative maintenance programs
- Find the cause of mechanical faults and choose the right repair
- Diagnose and fix hydraulic system faults
- Trace electrical faults on heavy mobile equipment
- Repair excavators, cranes, piling rigs and related machines
- Respond to field breakdowns, inspect equipment on site and get it running again
- Replace worn or failed mechanical and hydraulic parts using the right tools and diagnostic gear
- Test machines after repairs to confirm they run safely and reliably
- Record all servicing, repairs, inspections and parts replaced
- Prioritise breakdowns and work independently on remote or on-site jobs
- Keep housekeeping and safety standards high and follow WHS procedures
Requirements & Eligibility
- A recognised trade qualification in Diesel Fitting, as a Heavy Plant Mechanic or Mobile Plant Mechanic, or equivalent
- Industry experience repairing and maintaining heavy mobile plant, with a strong background in construction, earthmoving or specialised equipment
- Hands-on knowledge of excavators, cranes, piling rigs or similar machines
- Advanced mechanical diagnostic and fault-finding skills
- Solid knowledge of hydraulic systems and component repair, plus electrical diagnostics on mobile plant
- Previous breakdown response or field-service experience
- Able to troubleshoot and finish repairs without constant supervision
- Comfortable moving between the workshop and construction sites
- A current Australian driver's licence, or eligibility to obtain one
- Strong safety awareness, professional habits and a reliable, adaptable, self-motivated approach
- Able to provide evidence of your qualifications and work experience
- Experience with CAT, Komatsu, Hitachi, Liebherr, Tadano, Grove, Franna, Terex or similar equipment is advantageous
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