Leading Hand Heavy Diesel Technician

Are you a Heavy Diesel Technician who’s had exposure to Leading Hand duties and is ready for a step up? Or have you been working as a leading hand for the last few years and now you’re ready for a new challenge? Well, this could be the opportunity you are looking for to join our Emeco crew! 

The important stuff:

• Earn up to $232k per year (based on experience) + super
• Newly built dome-style workshop with updated tooling
• 5+ year project working on multiple OEM machines
• 2:1 FIFO roster (7 days, 7 nights, 7 off) with direct flights from Perth & Busselton
• 12% super paid on ALL hours worked
• Onsite gym
• Fortnightly pays + salary sacrifice options to your superannuation
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Long-term work and stability

Fleet Onsite:

• New Liebherr excavator R9400 
• New Hitachi haul truck EH3500-3AC 
• Hitachi excavator EX1900-6
• Caterpillar D10T Dozer
• Caterpillar 16H grader
• Caterpillar 773E water cart
• Caterpillar 777D water cart

What your day looks like:

• Lead a team of 10 – 15 people on day and night shift
• Ongoing maintenance and optimisation of Emeco’s heavy earthmoving fleet
• Providing support to the Emeco rental fleet as required
• Working safely and adhering to relevant HSE policy and procedures to minimise the risk of injury to yourself and others. 
• Ensuring all maintenance and optimisation targets are met on time and within budget.
• Working with Emeco customers and stakeholders to meet larger organisational objectives.

What we’ll need from you: 

• Must have full working rights within Australia 
• A strong commitment to safety and leadership
• AMT exposure would be highly advantageous
• Significant post-trade experience with heavy earthmoving equipment; namely Caterpillar, Komatsu, and Hitachi
• Prior leadership experience working on a mine site leading a team of 10+ people
• High level of understanding of maintenance and reliability principles
• Strong analytical mindset and solution focused attitude
• Hold a current Australian Driver's License 
• Recognised National Australian Trade Certificate as a Heavy Diesel Fitter
• Licence to conduct high risk work with dogging, rigging, crane and work platform classifications (desirable)

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening, and provide a current National Police Check.

Quick, apply now! 

Shortlisting will begin immediately, hit 'Apply Now' or email a copy of your CV and any supporting documents directly at recruitment@emecogroup.com