Heavy Vehicle Mechanic

Symons Clark Logistics is a 150-year-old, family owned, Port Adelaide based transport and logistics company. Our experience brings with it premium wharf cartage and container transport services, with a focus on providing customers with complete logistics solutions including warehousing, container pack/unpack, distribution, over-dimensional, heavy haulage, project logistics and Australia wide bulk haulage.

Symons & Clark Logistics are expanding into the Regional Mining space – and this is your chance to be part of something great from the very start.

Reporting directly to the Regional Workshop Manager (Pimba), you will play a key role in the repair, service, and maintenance of heavy vehicle equipment used within mining operations. As a valued member of our regional workshop team, you'll get the opportunity to work alongside an hand-picked and highly skilled team of technicians.

These roles are offered on a 7 days on / 7 days off / 7 nights on / 7 days off roster, working a 12-hour shift, with flexible FIFO or DIDO arrangements depending on your location. While on shift, accommodation and meals are provided.

What you will be doing…

• Maintain all aspects of a vehicle to relevant transport legislation and heavy vehicle standards.

• Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance services.

• Respond to vehicle breakdown and roadside repairs.

• Action all driver defect reports as required.

• Perform fault diagnostics to detect mechanical and electrical faults.

• Test drive and/or operate equipment to ensure repair has been completed correctly.

• Ensure all equipment is safe to use and stored correctly.

• Mentor and train apprentices and less experienced team members as required.

Do you have…

• Trade Certificate as a Diesel Mechanic.

• C Class Driving License (Truck HR/ HC License desirable).

• Proven experience servicing and maintaining heavy vehicles.

• Auto electrical and/or hydraulic knowledge would be advantageous.

• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.

• Good written and verbal communication.

• A strong commitment to safety.

• Knowledge of hydraulic systems desirable.

• Ability to work with limited supervision.

Additional Information…

• Successful applicants will be required to complete a Pre-Employment Medical, Drug and Alcohol Screening, and Police Check.

Do you align with Symons Clark Logistics values?

• Respect – We respect each other and those around us.

• Accountability – We are accountable for our actions and results including everyone's safety.

• Integrity – We always act with honesty and will do what we say.

• Persistence – We work hard with urgency to make it happen.

• Passion – We have pride and believe in everything we do.

Why it's great to work with Symons Clark Logistics

• We provide career development opportunities, we believe in supporting, training, and developing our talented employees.

• Enjoy being part of a fun and flexible work culture.

• Be supported by mentors who value your input in finding new and improved ways to achieve success.

• Enjoy a varied work experience, where each day is different and exciting from one day to the next.

• We are a steadily growing market leader in South Australia with a proud history and at a time of embarking on several exciting changes.

We really want you to be able to shine in the application process, successfully demonstrating your strengths - as such we are happy to be flexible around our process.

At Symons Clark Logistics we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, we celebrate and value diversity as we know it strengthens and adds value to our dedicated workforce.

As we step into the future of Transport and Logistics, we are committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity; we encourage women, people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, and people with disability to apply.

Please join us in our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. Apply today and be part of a team that values your unique contribution.

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