Heavy Diesel

5 days ago

Forest Glen, Australia Shadforth Civil Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year
  • Wages paid on a weekly basis + Overtime Available
  • Local work on Sunshine Coast
  • Great team culture, free employee gym on site + Monthly BBQs

Due to fleet expansion and continued business growth, Shadforth is seeking a qualified Heavy Diesel Mechanic and Heavy Commercial Mechanic to join our workshop team at Forest Glen on the Sunshine Coast.

This full-time, permanent position offers a chance to work on a fleet of 600+ earthmoving machines, performing major overhauls and maintenance across a wide range of plant and equipment. If you've worked in the quarry, civil, mining or forestry industries and enjoy tackling a variety of machinery, this is the role for you.

About you - Heavy Diesel Fitter

  • Heavy Diesel Trade Certificate (essential)
  • Post trade experience on mobile plant (excavators, dump trucks, dozers, graders etc.) (essential)
  • Experience with Caterpillar SIS 2.0 and ET
  • Hydraulic diagnostics - Essential
  • Electrical diagnostics - Desirable
  • Self-driven, reliable, able to work autonomously and as part of a team
  • Hold a Drivers Licence (heavy vehicle licence will be highly regarded)

About you - Heavy Commercial Fitter

  • Heavy Commercial Vehicle Trade Certificate (essential)
  • Extensive Experience on Caterpillar and Komatsu equipment (desirable)
  • Experience with Caterpillar computer programs for parts, service systems and computer diagnostics SIS and ET (desirable)
  • Australian recognised Trade Qualification
  • Hold a current Drivers Licence (heavy vehicle licence will be highly regarded)

What's in it for you?

  • Wages paid on a weekly basis + Penalties
  • On-site Gym + social tennis and Pickle Ball competitions
  • Celebrate Milestones | Monthly Birthday Raffle, Personal Goals, Team Achievements and Service Recognition
  • ShadLife Programs | Regular programs offering Wellness and Awareness initiatives co-designed amongst the Shadforth Teams
  • Continual Development | Access to people and leaders to support and guide you through your career

About Us:

Shadforth are one of Queensland's largest family-owned civil construction companies originating on the Sunshine Coast over 50 years ago. We have a strong presence across Queensland and Northern New South Wales where we have developed an outstanding reputation working across many sectors including residential and commercial subdivisions and major civil infrastructure, including roads and bridges.

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