FIELD PLANT MECHANIC

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Mobile Plant Mechanic to join our team, maintaining and repairing our fleet of earthmoving equipment from our Camellia workshop and on-site when required.

This position is focused primarily on excavators and mobile plant. Applicants must have proven earthmoving and excavator experience to be considered.

While our fleet also includes tipper trucks and company vehicles, the core responsibility of this role is servicing, diagnosing, and repairing excavators and earthmoving machinery to ensure maximum reliability and uptime.

About the Role

This is a hands-on role involving both workshop and field service, supporting a fleet of civil and earthmoving equipment through maintenance, repairs, diagnostics, and breakdown response.

Fleet includes:

• Excavators
• Skid steer loaders (Posi Tracks)
• Dumpers
• Rollers
• Tipper trucks
• Company utes

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose, service, and repair faults on excavators and mobile plant
• Perform scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance
• Attend site breakdowns and carry out field repairs as required
• Conduct pre-hire inspections and machine checks
• Maintain accurate service and maintenance records
• Assist with parts management and maintenance planning

Essential Requirements

• Trade-qualified Diesel Mechanic or Mobile Plant Mechanic
• Demonstrated experience working on excavators and earthmoving equipment
• Strong hydraulic diagnostics and fault-finding capabilities
• White Card
• Ability to work independently in workshop and field environments
• Full Australian working rights

Desirable Skills & Licences

• HR Licence
• Welding and fabrication experience
• Auto electrical knowledge or experience

What We Offer

• Fully maintained service vehicle
• All tools supplied
• Company phone and uniforms provided
• Stable, long-term opportunity with a growing civil company

Important: This role is heavily focused on excavators and earthmoving equipment. Candidates without relevant mobile plant or excavator experience will not be considered.