Heavy Diesel

9 hours ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Downer Full time $60,000 - $100,000 per year

Workshop & Field Heavy Diesel Mechanic - Competitive Pay with Overtime Opportunities. Join Downer today

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.

Heavy Diesel / Plant Mechanic - Workshop & Field

Location:
Brisbane, QLD |
Full-Time | Workshop & Field-Based

Why You'll Love This Role

  • Competitive pay + overtime opportunities
  • Hands-on work with a modern fleet of trucks, plant & equipment
  • Workshop and field variety - no two days are the same
  • Ongoing training & career growth in a supportive team
  • Safety-first culture with Zero Harm at the core

About the Role

Downer is looking for skilled
Heavy Diesel Mechanics, Technicians, or Fitters
to join our Brisbane team. This hybrid role combines workshop maintenance with field service, maintaining and repairing heavy plant machinery and trucks across multiple sites. Perfect for those who thrive on variety, hands-on work, and problem-solving in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Service, repair, and maintain heavy plant machinery and trucks
  • Provide field breakdown support and fault diagnostics
  • Ensure all work meets Downer's safety and operational standards
  • Collaborate with a skilled team while also working independently

What You'll Bring

  • Trade qualification in Heavy Diesel Mechanics, Plant Mechanics, or Fitting (essential)
  • Strong hydraulic knowledge and fault-finding skills
  • Experience with mobile plant, trucks, and heavy equipment
  • Auto electrical experience highly regarded
  • HR and Forklift licences desirable
  • Proactive, safety-first mindset

Apply Now

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At Downer, we believe in potential. Even if your experience doesn't perfectly match, we encourage you to apply-you may be exactly who we're looking for.

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