Infield Heavy Duty Mechanic

ABOUT US

Qube Ports provides port solutions and logistics services with bulk and general handling facilities in over 40 Australian, New Zealand and Southeast Asian ports.

Qube Ports manages 25 sites for the forestry industry in Australia and New Zealand and is also the leading provider of supply chain logistics services to the energy sector, supporting thousands of onshore wells and rig supply vessels, barges and offshore construction vessels annually.

We lead the market in providing purpose-designed solutions for our customers, handling containers, bulk, automotive and general cargo.

ABOUT YOU

You will be committed to safety in the workplace and be committed to 100% Chain of Responsibility compliance. We're proud of our 'Zero Harm' initiative and provide extensive on-the-job training to ensure you get home safely at the end of every day.

You will be required to complete a pre-employment medical assessment and a provide us a recent police check.

Qube is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage women, veterans and Indigenous peoples of all ages to apply.

Primary Purpose

The primary purpose of the Infield Heavy Duty Mechanic is to assist with General Mechanical support for our Infield chipping operations.

This role would be servicing and maintaining specialist forestry Equipment eg. Skidders, Feller-bunchers and Peterson Chippers.

Specific Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical inspections and servicing (preventative maintenance tasks) as directed by the maintenance manager on all mobile equipment
• Carry out mechanical maintenance (corrective maintenance tasks) as directed by the maintenance supervisor or planner on all mobile equipment
• Attend to, rectify and report any equipment breakdowns immediately
• Complete any mechanical works as recommended by Original Equipment Manufacturer
• Ensure all completed mechanical documentation are submitted to the maintenance supervisor or planner for record keeping
• Assist in identifying and implementing maintenance opportunities for improvement
• Assist other roles for any tasks deemed necessary by management
• Participate in any meetings- including any prestart, maintenance meetings and HS meetings and any other meetings deemed necessary
• Notify maintenance supervisor of any defects/damage on all mobile equipment
• Liaise with supervision to ensure vehicle inspections and major repairs are planned and scheduled

Qualifications and Experience

• Heavy Duty Diesel mechanic trade certificate
• Minimum of two years heavy/medium/light vehicle experience
• Minimum of two years post apprenticeship experience
• Experience in mobile plant equipment (Heavy Vehicle mobile mining equipment preferred)
• Sound interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with a variety of people.
• Ability to work autonomously using proactive approach to task resolution
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to work in a demanding environment
• Ability to work well within a small team environment
• MR/HR truck license recommended but not preferred

Key Competencies/Skills

• Strong Heavy Duty Diesel Fitter fault finding skills
• Deliver effective mechanical decisions to ensure mobile machinery reliability and operability
• Strong Safety Focus

BENEFITS

• Up to 50% off gyms, studios, active wear, healthy meals, supplements, recovery and more through the Qube Fit program.
• Discounted health insurance 
• Special paid leave to participate in volunteering activities
• Unlimited access to employee assistance program delivered through Sonder.
• Generous paid parental leave
• Access to Qube wellbeing program

Why QUBE?

At Qube, we recognise that our people are our most important asset and are the engine that drives our organisation, playing a vital role in ensuring our business achieve our objectives and deliver on our commitments. We believe that attracting the right people, maximising their contribution, and rewarding performance is vital for success.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a business that is experiencing rapid growth and continued leadership. Apply now