Address ABOUT US
Qube Forestry provides cut to length, infield chipping and marshalling services throughout the Green Triangle region, Kangaroo Island, Adelaide Hills, Tasmania, Northern New South Wales and New Zealand with offices in Adelaide Hills, Mount Gambier, Portland, Tasmania and throughout New Zealand. Qube Forestry harvests, hauls and marshalls in excess of 12 million tonnes annually.
Qube Forestry is a subsidiary of Qube Ports & Bulk. Qube Ports & Bulk is the leading Stevedoring, Bulk Logistics and Port Management service provider in Australia. As an ASX top 100 company, Qube has the size to provide an impressive array of integrated logistics solutions.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Due to increase in our operations, Harvestco Australia Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of Qube Forestry, require an additional 2 Heavy Vehicle Mechanics to join our team in Mount Gambier in South Australia
As a Heavy Vehicle Mechanic you will be responsible for the service, inspection and repair of Qube mobile machinery and ancillary equipment (owned, partially owned, hired and/or leased to Qube). Your everyday responsibilities will include:
Perform mechanical inspections and servicing (Preventative maintenance tasks) as directed by the Transport & Maintenance Coordinator
Carry out mechanical maintenance (corrective maintenance tasks) as directed by the Transport & Maintenance Coordinator
Attend to, rectify and report any equipment breakdowns immediately
Notify workshop manager of any defects/damage on all mobile equipment
Complete any mechanical works as recommended by Original Equipment Manufacturer, including detecting faults, disassembling parts and engines, repairing and reassembling parts and engines
Ensure all completed mechanical documentation are submitted to the Transport & Maintenance Coordinator for record keeping
Assist in identifying and implementing maintenance opportunities for improvement
Participate in any meetings including any prestart, HSE, maintenance toolbox meetings and any other meetings deemed necessary
Liaise with Transport & Maintenance Coordinator to ensure major plant inspections and major repairs are planned and scheduled
Attend Fleet roadside breakdowns as required
Qualifications and Experience required:
Mechanical trade certificate (desirable, but not essential)
Minimum of two (2) years heavy/medium/light vehicle experience
Experience in mobile plant equipment. Heavy Vehicle mobile mining equipment preferred
Sound interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with a variety of people
Sound skills using Microsoft Office
Ability to work autonomously using proactive approach to task resolution
Ability to be flexible and adaptable to work in a demanding environment
Ability to work well within a small team environment
Key Competencies/Skills:
Integrity
Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
Strategic thinking
Managing risk
Planning & problem solving ability
Focus on safety
Performance and task driven
Time management
Strong mechanical fault finding skills
Deliver effective mechanical decisions to ensure mobile machinery, reliability and operability
In return we offer access to our Employee Assistance Program, competitive remuneration and access to QubeCare, our employee wellbeing program.
Qube recognises the value of an inclusive and diverse work environment. We take pride in the diversity of our people and encourage applications from people of all genders, ages and backgrounds. Our recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected on their unique strengths and characteristics.
This is a full-time position offering a generous salary between $70,000-$90,000 plus superannuation to the right candidate (depending on experience).
If you want to invest in your future apply now and we will help you reach your full potential!
Please note that only candidates we are interested in interviewing for the above roles will be contacted.
