Experienced Agricultural Diesel Mechanic
Trade · Esperance, Kalgoorlie, Goldfields & Esperance WA, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview
Have you spent years keeping tractors, headers and sprayers running? Your experience counts here. A well-established agricultural machinery business in Western Australia wants a skilled Agricultural Diesel Mechanic to join its team in a permanent, full-time role.
You will split your time between the workshop and the paddock, looking after modern farm equipment that has to stay dependable through the demanding planting and harvest periods. Farmers rely on this machinery, so your practical know-how really makes a difference.
The employer wants mechanics whose trade papers, hands-on skills and work history can be clearly verified. Whether you built your career in the Philippines, the Middle East or somewhere else, get your documents in order before you apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Look after the full range of farm machinery, including tractors, harvesters, headers, sprayers and seeders, through servicing, maintenance and repairs on agricultural diesel equipment
- Track down mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronic faults, then fix hydraulic and electrical systems
- Troubleshoot and repair diesel engines, transmissions and driveline systems
- Work with modern diagnostic gear and electronic scan tools
- Carry out preventative maintenance and inspections that catch developing faults early, keeping machines reliable and avoiding major downtime
- Head out to breakdowns and finish field repairs during the busiest farming periods
- Get workshop and on-site repairs done efficiently
- Fabricate, modify or adapt parts when the job calls for it
- Keep service and maintenance records accurate, and follow the safety, environmental and quality procedures in place
- Talk clearly with your workmates, customers and other stakeholders
- Help keep machinery ready for planting and harvest, including taking part in seasonal on-call duties when needed
Requirements & Eligibility
- A recognised trade qualification in Heavy Diesel Mechanics, Mobile Plant Technology or an equivalent discipline
- A minimum of 5 years' mechanical experience after completing your trade
- Agricultural machinery experience you can demonstrate is essential, including hands-on work with tractors, combines, headers, sprayers or related farm equipment
- Background with broadacre cropping, livestock or mixed-farming machinery is highly regarded
- Strong fault-finding skills across mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and diagnostic work
- Able to identify faults and complete repairs on your own
- Comfortable working in the workshop as well as outdoors in rural settings
- Fluent communication skills in English are essential
- A current driver's licence is needed, and an HR licence is advantageous
- A strong work ethic, reliability and a professional attitude
- Able to show evidence of your qualifications and relevant employment experience
- Must be able to satisfy applicable Australian employment and visa requirements; 482 visa sponsorship is available for eligible overseas candidates
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