Diesel Mechanic - Asphalt Plant Equipment - Earthmoving

Job No: 105795
Location: Laverton North

  • Hourly rate of $35 - $40 plus overtime!
  • Work only 20km from Melbourne CBD!
  • Loads of variety working on different types of heavy mobile plant!

Our Company

Alex Fraser is Australia’s largest manufacturer of recycled construction materials and an innovative asphalt production and paving company. We operate five facilities in Melbourne, two in Brisbane and employ over 300 people. The role is based at Laverton North.

Our Culture

The work you do with us matters. Every day, you will play an important part in sustaining our environment. At Alex Fraser, we transform mountains of rubble into high-grade civil construction materials, recovering these precious resources and dramatically reducing the carbon footprint of major projects. Join us and do good work.

About the Opportunity

Tired of spending time on planes? Missing your family? Move to Melbourne and be home every night working for Australia’s largest recycling company.

We are now seeking a full-time Diesel Mechanic to join the Alex Fraser team in Laverton North, Melbourne.

The modern maintenance and fabrication workshop at Laverton North supports an on-highway transport business, three concrete crushing plants and a highly-mechanized recycling business. The workshop team maintains over 70 items of heavy mobile plant including 26 company on-highway trucks.

The successful candidate will have:

  • Trade qualifications as a diesel mechanic
  • Experience in diagnosis, maintenance and repair of diesel engines, transmissions, drivetrain components, air brakes and fuel systems
  • Extensive experience with working on asphalt pavers and profilers (advantageous)
  • Experience with digital diagnostic techniques (advantageous)
  • The ability to mentor tradesmen/apprentices

Most of all we are looking for a positive attitude and pride in what you do, with a view to building a long-term career with us.

About the Benefits

Our team of talented diesel mechanics are fortunate enough to work on a modern fleet of Hitachi and Komatsu excavators. John Deere, Komatsu and CAT loaders, skid steers, water trucks and brand new Kenworth road trucks – hook lift, Truck and dog, twin steer tandem.

Remuneration is an attractive hourly rate ($35 - $40 per hour plus overtime) based on experience. There is plenty of overtime and great opportunities for training and development if you are looking to expand your skills or get ahead.

In addition, the dynamic nature of our businesses makes for challenge and variety in your work - there is no such thing as an average day.

For a confidential discussion please call Jade Ritchie on 0484 010 682. No Agencies please.

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