
Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanics
Job Description
Piacentini & Son - About Us
Piacentini & Son is an earthmoving and mining contractor specialising in bulk earthworks, supply of mobile mining and earthmoving equipment, road haulage and mining rehabilitation services. We have over 500 employees around Australia with a head office in Bunbury, Western Australia. Piacentini & Son has a rich 80-year history of operations throughout Australia, supporting the mining and resources sectors with mining and earthmoving services.
About the Opportunity
We are seeking Experienced Heavy Diesel Mechanics for Permanent Full-Time opportunities, based at our Coburn Mineral Sands site. These roles will entail preventative and breakdown maintenance on our onsite mobile equipment. Working closely with other members of our Site Maintenance teams, these roles will report to the Maintenance Supervisors.
About You
Demonstrated experience in more than one of the following: Caterpillar, Liebherr, Hitachi, Komatsu and John Deere earthmoving equipment.
12 months post trade experience in a mining or civil engineering environment on large scale earthmoving equipment.
Australian recognised Heavy Diesel Fitting Trade Qualification.
Current C Class Drivers Licence.
Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team to complete jobs to a high standard
A proven commitment to and compliance with site safety standards.
Taking pride in your quality of work
Willingness to undertake a Pre-Employment Medical & Drug / Alcohol Screen
Responsibilities
Utilising your organisational skills to ensure you are stocked with the required parts & tools to undertake work on site.
Complete scheduled repairs and maintenance of mobile equipment in a safe and efficient manner using correct manual handling techniques.
Perform diagnostics, problem solving, and fault finding accurately and in a timely manner.
Strive for continuous improvement by identifying, interpreting and repair for reuse of any parts and accessories.
Effectively work and communicate with other team members & clients on site to prioritise tasks and achieve deadlines.
Able to work self-sufficiently, part of a team, autonomously, and conduct works in a professional manner.
Ability to meet deadlines whilst maintaining a strong approach to safety
About the Offer
2:1 Days & Nights Roster - 12 Hour Shifts
Attractive Wages and Allowances
Great camp with meals and gym
DIDO or FIFO
Employee Benefits App - discounts on everyday essentials, health and wellbeing perks and lifestyle perks
Opportunity to work for an industry leading organisation with one of the largest CAT fleets in the Southern Hemisphere
Family owned and operated business from our offices based in Bunbury, Western Australia
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If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge, we invite you to apply and join our team through the link in Seek.
More information or questions?
Please contact the Recruitment team for a confidential discussion to talk more about the opportunity on 08 9780 8900 or email [email protected]
Piacentini & Son values diversity in its workforce and encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to apply.
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