Saltbush Contracting is a privately owned contracting firm providing a diverse range of civil services, haulage capabilities and plant and equipment hire to major industries and mining operations throughout Western Australia. We offer a safe work environment, job security and Industry leading hourly rates. We are currently expanding and looking for employees who are wanting to work and progress their careers further. We offer a safe work environment, job security and competitive wages.

We are currently recruiting for Heavy Diesel Mechanics for FIFO or Local Kalgoorlie residents to join our growing Workshop team. These roles are on Various Rosters working 12-hour shifts, Day Shift Only.

Hourly rate subject to experience and all positions are offered a Workshop daily allowance in addition.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

Recognised National Trade Qualification/ QF Certificate III Diesel Motor Mechanic - Heavy Commercial Vehicles (or equivalent) with a minimum of 2 years’ experience

Experience and/or recognised training with CAT heavy earth moving equipment

Extensive Experience with diagnosis, overhaul, repair, tune, maintain and testing of a range of diesel-powered heavy equipment including trucks, excavators, dozers, and other earth moving equipment

Extensive experience in Heavy Haulage Prime movers and Trailers would be beneficial

Completing required safety duties such as job inspections, task planning, JHAs, take 5s and others as required

High level of understanding of maintenance and reliability principles

Experience in a contracting environment and proven customer focus

Current unencumbered WA C Class Drivers Licence

High Risk Work Licence – Forklift Ticket would be beneficial but not necessary

All candidates must supply a recent National Police Clearance (less than 6-months old) and have the ability to pass pre-employment medicals and drug/alcohol screening.

Please note we will only contact shortlisted candidates for interview.

To be part of a friendly and supportive working environment, that encourages initiative and innovation, please submit your resume and click on the ‘Apply for this job’ button. If you have any queries about this role please email [email protected]