Diesel Mechanic/Baler Operator

Rocky Point is a strong, sustainable, and diverse company based in South East Queensland. Our vision is to build a community of avid and occasional gardeners focused on raising awareness and use of healthy, sustainable growing practices. Since our beginnings as sugar cane farmers in 1949, our brand has grown across multiple industries. 

If you're after variety in your role, and want to work out of the workshop several months of the year Operating a Baler, Tractor or Harvester on our cane farms, then this role is perfect for you!

We are currently looking for Trade Qualified Diesel Mechanic or 3rd/4th year apprentice to join our team based near Yatala, Northern Gold Coast. 

Our Mechanics enjoy 4-6 months of the year working on our beautiful cane farms, then the non-cane season is spent repairing and maintaining our variety of farming equipment.  

Your duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• General service and preventative maintenance on a wide range of machinery including  trucks and trailers, forklifts, front-end loaders, light vehicles, telehandlers, tractors and various other farming equipment.
• Undertaking of all mechanical repairs and servicing
• Diagnosing problems from electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics
• Access on-board self-diagnostic systems in the engine control unit (ECU) and central processing unit (CPU) and interpret test procedures and results.
• Farming - Baler, Harvester, Tractor and Telehandler operating

The ideal candidate must be able to show evidence of the following:

• A trade qualification or 3rd/4th year apprentice Diesel fitter/heavy machinery mechanic 
• Good communications skills and willing to work in team
• Ability to work unsupervised when required
• Current Open Drivers license 
• Experience in agricultural equipment and machinery (desirable)
• Fabrication and welding skills
• Auto electrical /Air conditioning  knowledge (desirable)

What we can offer you:

• Great team environment
• Competitive hourly rate and full time position
• Northern Gold Coast location with free onsite parking 
• Generous product discounts 
• Ongoing training and development
• Career growth in an expanding and progressive company who is market leader in the industry 

If you are a suitably skilled individual who has the ability to meet the above requirements, please forward your resume through via the apply link.

Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted. Should you not hear from us 3 weeks after submitting your application, you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.