Heavy Road Transport Technician

Heavy Road Transport Technician | Olympic Dam, SA

Scania R620s. Belly Dumps. Road Trains. Your Kind of Playground?

We’re on the hunt for an experienced Heavy Road Transport Technician to join our team at Olympic Dam, South Australia, keeping our fleet of Scania R620 road trains and belly dump trailers running safely, reliably and without unnecessary drama.

And we’re going to be straight up, we’re looking for someone who has spent plenty of time under, around and inside these trucks and trailers and know their way around them.

Perks:

• $146,000 – $174,000 per year (based on experience)
• Full-time and casual options available 
• 2:2 Roster – 7 days, 7 nights, then 14 glorious days off
• Golf simulators at camp – because your swing deserves maintenance too
• Super paid on ALL hours worked
• Performance Bonus Scheme – get rewarded for your efforts
• $5,000 Refer a Mate Bonus - your mate could literally pay for your next holiday
• Fortnightly pay – because waiting a month for payday is just unnecessary. Get paid every two weeks!
• Flights, accommodation and meals provided (just a 1 hour flight from Adelaide)
• Novated leasing, health insurance discounts, travel perks and more

What You'll Be Working On

Your bread and butter will be our Scania R620 road trains and belly dump trailers.

We need someone who has proven experience working on:

• Scania R620 prime movers
• Road train combinations
• Belly dump trailers
• Heavy vehicle driveline and braking systems
• Hydraulic systems
• Electrical systems
• Diagnostics and fault finding
• Preventative maintenance and major repairs

You’ll also get your hands dirty across a range of diverse fleet, including:

• Atlas Copco T45 Drills
• CAT 992K/G Loaders
• CAT 785C Haul Trucks
• CAT 14M & 16M Graders
• CAT D10T Dozers
• Komatsu PC2000 Excavators

What We're Looking For

The big one: Significant hands on experience working on Scania R620 road trains and belly dump trailers.

Along with:

• Heavy Road Transport Trade Qualification / Cert III
• Strong diagnostic and fault finding skills
• Proven heavy vehicle maintenance experience
• Solid mechanical, hydraulic and electrical knowledge
• Heavy haulage or mining experience highly regarded
• A safety-first mindset
• Pride in your workmanship because "she'll be right" isn’t a maintenance strategy
• Ability to pass a Pre-Employment Medical, Drug & Alcohol Screen and Police Check
• Full Australian Working Rights

Interviews are kicking off immediately. so don’t sit in neutral. Apply now.

Or reach out for a confidential chat:

📧 melissa.carpenter@emecogroup.com