Motor Mechanic / Serviceman

Whittens is an Australian owned and operated multidisciplined civil construction company, proudly offering over 20 years’ experience throughout Western Australia, New South Wales, and Queensland.  With a growing reputation, we continue to partner with some of Australia’s major Infrastructure, Mining and Defence clients, specialising in the delivery of large scale and technically complex concrete construction, roadworks, earthworks, and piping works projects.  Our mission as an agile and people centric business, is to be the market leader in civil contracting, achieving sustainable growth through high performing people who safely deliver successful project outcomes for our clients.
  
Due to continued growth and increasing scope of works, Whittens are actively recruiting for a Motor Mechanic/ Serviceman to commence on our projects across WA.  As a Motor Mechanic/ Serviceman you will be responsible for the following:

• Detecting and diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults in engines and parts
• Dismantling and removing engine assemblies, transmissions, steering mechanisms and other components, and checking parts
• Repairing and replacing worn and defective parts and reassembling mechanical components, and referring to service manuals as needed
• Performing scheduled maintenance services, such as oil changes, lubrications and engine tune-ups, to achieve smoother running of vehicles and ensure compliance with pollution regulations
• Reassembling engines and parts after being repaired
• Testing and adjusting mechanical parts after being repaired for proper performance
• Diagnosing and testing parts with the assistance of computers
• May inspect vehicles and issue roadworthiness certificates or detail work required to achieve roadworthiness
• May respond to vehicle breakdown service calls  

What’s on offer: 

• FIFO Roster
• Competitive hourly rate + penalties
• Project Completion Incentive
• Permanent employment
• Job diversity and career progression

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or Certificate IV in Motor Mechanics
• At least five years’ experience as a Motor Mechanic/ Serviceman in the civil construction/ mining industry
• Extensive mechanical repair experience with heavy machinery and mobile plant including Excavators, Dozers, Graders, Water Carts, and Loaders (Komatsu, CAT and Hitachi)
• Field service and repair experience
• Ability to work and seek opportunities without continuous direction from supervisor
• Effective time management and attention to detail
• Current Australia Drivers License with class HR
• Troubleshooting, diagnostic and preventative maintenance skills
• Must have a positive attitude with a strong safety focus

Whittens are committed to investing in our people, offering learning and development opportunities to build on the skills and experience you bring.  With a strong pipeline of future works secured, you can be assured that there are opportunities beyond the current project to build your career with us.
  
You will work amongst engaged leaders and collaborative teams, in a high-performance culture with safety being at the forefront of everything we do.  You will be favourably remunerated, qualify for project completion bonuses and be eligible for cash bonuses as part the employee referral program.
  
Whittens is committed to workplace diversity. We support women in civil construction, champion Indigenous partnerships and encourage people of all cultural backgrounds to apply.
  
Please note that this role is being sourced through Whittens directly, and we will not accept applications via external agencies.
Additional information

• FIFO role
• WA Based
• Ongoing opportunities