You’ve probably heard of Coates or seen our orange hire equipment on job sites around Australia. But we’re more than just scissor lifts and diggers. We’re an end-to-end solutions company operating across five key areas: Equipment Hire; Engineering Solutions; Industrial Solutions; Power & HVAC; and Training.
We’re proudly Australian-owned, with a long history of supporting customers to deliver major projects, and an exciting future focused on digital transformation, sustainability and growth.
At Coates, we understand that we’re nothing without great people. So, you don’t just work for us, we work for you. We’re here to support and equip you with great training and development, flexible work options and a positive team environment to help you build your career from the ground up or take it to the next level.
Your new role awaits
As a Field Service Mechanic based at our Dubbo branch, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring our equipment is ready, fit, and safe for hire on our client’s work sites.
To say we have an ‘extensive range’ of hire equipment is underselling the reality of it. We supply just about anything you can imagine our clients need to complete their projects, and we need your expertise to keep our fleet in top condition.
On any given day you could be working on anything from generators and scissor lifts to earthmoving and lighting plant, and much more!
Diagnose and repair mechanical faults
Ensure appropriate stock levels of spare parts are available
Maintain up-to-date service records for all service and repair work
Minimise operational downtime of equipment
What you’ll bring to the role
Besides your exceptional customer service and professionalism, this is what we’re looking for:
Previous field service experience is very advantageous
Relevant Mechanical Trade qualification
Valid drivers Licence
Forklift Licence beneficial
Experience with petrol and diesel motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and basic electrical skills
Australian working rights
What you’ll get in return
As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a range of perks and benefits including:
$47/hr + Super
Permanent or Casual contract
Full-time Monday to Friday
Approx. $95,000 a year
Flexible working arrangements to help you balance your work life with your home life
Training and development to help build your career and equip you for success.
Purchased extra leave program if you want some more time to do the things you love
Discounted hire equipment so you can finally finish that home reno job
Supportive and inclusive team culture that empowers you to do your best work
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for professional and confidential counselling and support
Volunteering opportunities through the Coates Foundation so you can connect to your community
Why Coates?
At Coates, we know that people, organisations and communities thrive when everyone feels valued and included. So, we’re proud to be implementing our second Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and working to continually improve gender representation and the development of our future female leaders via our annual LEAP program.
Safety always comes first at Coates. Our safety-driven processes and policies aim to ensure all stakeholders go to work and return home safely to their families and communities.
And to deliver on our wider people and planet responsibilities, we’re committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and supporting our national charities and local communities through the Coates Foundation.
Curious about what it’s like to work at Coates? To learn more, visit and read our employees’ stories on LinkedIn.
Ready to apply?
If you’d like to get on the path to success, please follow the links or apply via careers.coates.com.au
Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our culture. We’re committed to continually increasing the diversity of our workforce, including leadership levels. We actively encourage all people to apply.
Coates. Equipped for you