Field Service Technician

2 days ago

Truganina, Victoria, Australia Adaptalift Group Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year
  • Trades & Technical
  • Field Service - Technician
  • Truganina VIC
  • Permanent Full Time

16/9/2025

  • Balance your life interests with Mon-Fri | 7:00am-3:00pm | Overtime also offered
  • $50 p/h + overtime | High class tooling | Fully maintained vehicle provided
  • $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

About Us
Australasian Port Services (APS) is part of the Adaptalift Group, one of Australia's largest and fastest-growing materials handling hire and sales companies. For over 40 years, we've been a privately-owned, family-operated business that puts safety at the forefront of everything we do. Employing over 600 people nationwide, we support customers in maintaining and repairing critical port-based materials handling equipment, including mobile straddle carriers and other heavy machinery.

Our Specialists: Mastering Heavy Port Machinery
Operating from our state-of-the-art Truganina service facility, APS technicians are fully accredited and bring extensive experience working on some of the largest and most unique port machinery around. We also have a fleet of mobile technicians who perform routine maintenance, servicing, and repairs onsite—minimising downtime for our customers.

As we continue to grow, we're seeking a
Field Service Technician (Heavy Diesel Mechanic / HD Fitter)
to join our APS team in Victoria (Truganina).

What's In It For You

  • A $5,000 sign-on bonus (paid at 6 months of service)
  • $50/hr + super (base rate + overtime rates)
  • Monday to Friday, 7am - 3pm schedule, with overtime opportunities (EBA rates)
  • Fully Maintained Vehicle (latest model) including $13K worth of tooling
  • Ongoing career progression in a rapidly growing industry
  • Modern workshop - purpose built
  • Employee rewards program offering product, supermarket, fuel, and retail discounts
  • Wellbeing support and regular employee celebrations

A taste of what's involved:

  • Fault Finding & Troubleshooting: Diagnosing issues and resolving breakdowns in the field or at our Truganina facility.
  • Scheduled Maintenance & Servicing: Performing routine checks and services to keep port-based materials handling equipment in top shape.
  • Technical Problem-Solving: Utilizing your mechanical know-how to tackle diverse challenges in hydraulics, diesel engines, and more.
  • On-Site Support: Delivering high-quality service at customer sites, minimizing downtime and ensuring operations run smoothly.
  • Collaborative Projects: Working alongside your team on large overhauls and new equipment commissions.

Here's what it takes:

  • Heavy Diesel Mechanic or HD Fitter Experience: Solid background in the Heavy Equipment industry (transport, construction, agricultural, or mining).
  • Mechanical Aptitude & Diagnostics: Familiarity with servicing, diagnostics, hydraulics, and the ability to perform a physically active role.
  • Safety Mindset & Communication: A commitment to best-practice safety measures, along with strong communication skills.
  • Valid Driver Licence & Trade Qualification: Heavy Diesel Mechanic, Plant Mechanic, or similar.
  • Full Working Rights in Australia & Health Clearance: Ability to pass a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening.

If you're keen to join a team of experts working on high-impact port-based equipment—and be part of a company that values your growth and well-being

APPLY NOW
by clicking the link below. We look forward to hearing from you

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