Mechanical/hydraulics Technician

Black Cat Civils’ sustained growth and success has been based on developing close, long-term relationships with clients, providing best value solutions and delivering ongoing support. Their clients have trust and confidence in their abilities and are assured that the advice and commitment given to their business delivers quality results. Black Cat Civil has grown over 200 employees, 450 pieces of plant, and over 1800 completed projects, across sites in QLD, the NT, and beyond.

Black Cat Civil is currently seeking experienced Mechanical/Hydraulics Technicians to join their growing company on a full time and permanent basis.

Mechanical/Hydraulics Technicians are responsible for overseeing and implementing the installation, maintenance, and repairs for the hydraulic components of equipment on Trucks and Plant Machinery.
- Hydraulic installations, pto's, pumps, cylinders, hoists, power packs, wet kits, valving Hydraulic repairs, hoses, resealing cylinders
- Installations, repairs and services of truck mounted cranes, tailgate loaders
- Electrical, wiring up cranes, tailgate loaders, power packs
- Fault finding and carrying out annual services on cranes and tailgate loaders
- Auto Electrical knowledge
- Reading of hydraulic schematics
- Undertake hydraulic maintenance tasks during shut down periods; replacement of hydraulic components, pipework installations, inspections, testing of equipment
- Troubleshoot hydraulic issues on fixed plant assets.
- Assist in the execution, installation, and commission of bespoke projects;
- Ensure a high level of safe work practices undertaken at site

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Installation, maintenance and repair of hydraulic systems
- Read blueprints and diagrams while troubleshooting and diagnosing problems
- Perform preventative maintenance to avoid operational failures of hydraulic systems
- Welding, metal fabrication and electrical assembly
- Provide drawing review and suggestions related to part inspection and testing
- Use computers and other technologies to investigate and repair hydraulic equipment
- Reassemble machines and equipment
- Read dials and meters to determine amperage, voltage, electrical output and input at specific operating temperature to analyze parts performance
- Operate drill press, grinders, engine lathe, or other machines to modify parts tested or to fabricate experimental parts for testing

**Salary**: Guaranteed annual earnings of at least $70,000 + Super

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person