About Select Plant Australia
Select Plant Australia is one of the largest Specialist Plant Hire service providers in Australia, playing an integral role in the delivery of a wide variety of innovative, high-quality construction projects as part of the Laing O'Rourke Group. Our primary driver is to guarantee the provision of the highest quality plant and associated services to Laing O'Rourke construction projects and the wider market.
Select Plant Australia provides a full service offering through its seven major categories: Cranes and Lifting Solutions, General Plant, Heavy Plant, Site Solutions (Buildings and Accommodation), Specialist Rail, Sustainability and Innovation, and Vehicles.
As Laing O'Rourke has grown into a $6 billion engineering enterprise dedicated to challenging and changing the face of construction worldwide, Select Plant Australia has mirrored the growth of the parent company, servicing a larger portfolio of projects, both in numbers and complexity. Select Plant Australia is the only total solutions provider within the plant industry and continues to grow and maintain one of the broadest plant ranges and capabilities within its global markets.
About The Role
Join our dynamic team at Select Plant Australia! Due to continued growth, we are currently recruiting for a passionate Heavy Diesel Fitter/Mechanic, experienced in the Rail industry.
This role will be based out of our modern Select Plant Australia – Laverton North Depot on a permanent, full-time basis, under the support of our collaborative and inclusive workshop and onsite teams.
If successful, you will be tasked with the maintenance, servicing, and repairs on a diverse range of rail infrastructure and machinery. Using your extensive technical skills, commitment to quality control and safe work practices, you will be supported in executing duties which include (but are not limited to):
Key Responsibilities
Perform skilled diagnostics, testing, maintenance, major and minor repairs across a wide range of rail infrastructure equipment, including vehicles, plant, equipment, and other machinery.
Utilise and maintain small items of plant, equipment, tools (hand and power).
Contribute to the scheduling and maintenance of equipment within service interval schedules – as per internal processes and OEM Guidelines.
Attend onsite maintenance and breakdown as required, working efficiently to resolve.
Adhere to all internal and external client's site entry requirements and rules.
Willingness to travel to support remote projects as required.
Obtain parts and consumables from the store manager and complete all paperwork as necessary.
Undertake required administrative responsibilities including completion of standard workplace documentation (e.g. timesheets, standard forms, site safety documentation etc) within the required timeframes and to the required standard.
Ensuring environmental compliance with waste products, cleaning etc.
About You
To be considered for the role, you will need to meet the essential requirements below:
Essential:
Rail Industry Worker (RIW card) -MTM & ARTC
Minimum 4+ years' experience as a Heavy Diesel Plant Mechanic
Demonstrated experience working on rail machinery and infrastructure.
Construction Induction Card (Blue/White Card).
Australian Driver's Licence - Manual C Class minimum
Valid High Risk Work Licence: LF (Forklift)
Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology, Heavy Diesel mechanics (or equivalent)
Unrestricted Australian Working Rights
Valid First Aid certificate
Well-rounded diagnostics skills across hydraulics, electrical and mechanical systems.
Results-driven, positive attitude and the willingness to learn and develop new skills.
Highly Desirable:
Demonstrated experience with Jackson Kershaw machinery.
TMO – Track Machine Operator
Additional mechanical or rail certifications
All candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment medical screening and a national criminal background check.
What we offer
Opportunity to work on major local and remote infrastructure construction projects.
Be mentored by our highly experienced industry maintenance experts.
Modern air-conditioned workshop with safe and comfortable facilities
Career progression through mentorship and OEM and inhouse Training for new equipment.
Benefits
We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, family friendly work practices, additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.
Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. We recognise the increasing importance of flexible work arrangements and family friendly work practices to enable and maintain a diverse, adaptive and high performing workforce.
As a proud RAP organisation, Laing O'Rourke is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan at www.laingorourke.com.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered
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