The Client

Our client specializes in the maintenance and repairs of mine site-based MPU’s (Mobile Processing Units / Explosive Trucks), Road Trucks, Mobile Plant, Light Vehicles and Truck Trailers. The company has recently been awarded several ongoing maintenance contracts based at numerous mine sites in Western Australia where they are seeking to expand their team of FIFO Mechanical Tradesmen, where they are currently seeking.

Heavy Truck Mechanics

Heavy Vehicle Mechanics

Heavy Duty Fitters

Heavy Diesel Mechanics

Light Vehicle Mechanics

Roster

Working in the Pilbara the Roster is;

2&2: Weeks

2 to 4 Weeks Work in Perth Metro

The work will predominately be on MPU’s (Mobile Processing Units / Explosive Trucks). Successful candidates that do not have experience on MPU’s will be required to work between 2 to 4 weeks at our clients Bibra Lake Workshop for training prior to been deployed onto site.

The Role

Based on Mine Sites the work has a main focus on MPU’s / Explosive Trucks. If all the work for the day on MPU’s is completed team members will be required to work on other machinery such as;

MPU’s / Explosive Trucks (Main Machinery)

Scania Trucks

Volvo Trucks

Material Handling – IT Loaders, Forklifts

Trailers – Side Tippers & Over Axle

Medium Mobile Plant – Loaders, Excavators, Off Hwy

Water Carts

Service Trucks

4WD Light Vehicles

The work will mainly comprise of the following;

Daily Pre-Start Checks

Scheduled Maintenance – Minor & Major Servicing

Breakdown, Fault Find & Repair – Minor & Major

Common tasks or components that Tradesmen will be conducting work on include;

Brake Systems & Adjustments

Fuel Systems – Pumps & Injectors

Suspension

Engine Cooling Systems

Component Change Outs

Transmission

Hydraulic Systems

Pneumatic Systems

Lubrication Systems

Alternators & Starter Motors

Axles & Wheel Ends

Steering

Auto Electrical

About the Candidate

Candidates that possess an Australian Trade Qualifications in Mechanical Trades with experience on MPU’s or road trucks are encouraged to apply where we will consider the following Mechanical Trades or similar, across the following;

Heavy Truck Mechanics

Heavy Vehicle Mechanics

Heavy Duty Fitters

Heavy Diesel Mechanics

Light Vehicle Mechanics

The trade skills and experience we are seeking includes;

Essential – Australian Mechanical Trade Certificate

At least 1 year post trade experience working on Trucks or Mobile Plant with experience on major components such as Diesels, Transmissions, Trailers, Suspension, Electrical, Braking Systems, Axels & Wheel Ends to name a few

Experienced in Mobile Plant / Heavy Earth Moving machinery

Has exposure to European brands trucks (Ideally Scania & Volvo)

Experienced in Hydraulics & Pneumatics – Trucks, Mobile Plant & Fixed Plant

Is experienced and competent on Computer Diagnostic Equipment

Is experienced in completing detailed job sheets, JSA, diagnostic reports

Has sourced and ordered parts & consumables, working off hard copy or data-based machinery manuals or inventories

Essential Criteria include;

Australian Mechanical Trade Certificate

Pass a Pre-Employment Medical

Pass regular Drug & Alcohol tests

Be able to supply a Police Clearance

Be able to work 12-hour days

Is committed to “long term work”

Possess Initiative, that enjoys challenges

Is able to work effectively, autonomously or in a team

Has a positive attitude, where you are proactive and work in a smart and efficient manner

Has a strong work ethic, having excellent attendance and punctuality

Although not essential, but preferred, we are also seeking candidates that possess the following;

Possess a Heavy Vehicle Repairers License

Truck License – HR or MR and above

High Risk Fork Lift Ticket

Remuneration

This is a Temp to Perm role where initially you will be working through Staff-Net on a casual basis. After 3 to 6 months (Potentially earlier) and if you prove to have great technical skills, a positive attitude and work well with the team you will be signed over to Perm on our client books, receiving perm benefits such as leave entitlements and sick pay.

Depending on your experience and qualifications, the pay rates will be between the following;

$70.00 to $80.00 + Super (Flat)

Paid Weekly

Apply

Email your CV to [email protected] quoting ref number HVMC-0704