Join Aussie Buckets: Be Part of a Relentless, High Growth, Industry Disruptor

Service Technician

Location: 4/181 Proximity Drive Sunshine West, 3020
Salary: Base of up to $90,000 based on experience + Service Ute + Super
Work Type: Full Time
Industry: Manufacturing / Excavator Attachments

Why Aussie Buckets?

You can google Who we are, but Why Aussie Buckets?

We’re growing at 50% YoY, creating new roles monthly and offering real paths to grow with us as we charge towards becoming the largest attachment supplier in the Southern Hemisphere. This isn’t a job it’s a chance to build your legacy. We started with nothing but grit and a vision. If you thrive on shaking up the status quo, you’ll fit right in with our relentless drive to dominate the industry. You’ll get to work with a talented team, including a top-tier management team who are some of the best at what they do. If you’re a high achiever who never takes no for an answer, have unmatched energy, and want to make a difference with every minute they invest Aussie Buckets is for you.

Who We’re Looking For.

We’re after a game-changing Service Technician who lives for the grind, craves impact, and has a no excuses mentality. At Aussie Buckets, we’re on a relentless mission to dominate the excavator attachment industry across the Southern Hemisphere, and we need a game-changers who thrives in the fast lane. We want a hungry driven individual who see challenges as opportunities and are ready to make a dent in the industry with us.

Role Overview

The Service Technician will work in with our National Service Manager tackling the challenges that come with hydraulic systems and heavy equipment, delivering high-quality outcomes while prioritising safety. This role offers nationwide travel opportunities and skill development within a team guided by ownership and integrity.

Key Responsibilities

Diagnose and Repair: Identify and fix mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults on attachments including buckets, hammers, hitches, augers, and more, staying proactive to prevent issues before they arise.

Installation and Commissioning: Fit, integrate, and test attachments with precision, ensuring seamless compatibility and optimal functionality with excavators.

Component Repairs: Replace or refurbish worn parts such as hydraulic cylinders, hoses, pins, bushings, and other components, maintaining high-quality standards.

Welding and Fabrication: Carry out basic welding, cutting, and fabrication to repair or customise attachments with a focus on performance.

Documentation: Keep detailed records of all repairs, services, installations, parts used, and time spent, reflecting our commitment to accuracy.

Safety and Compliance: Adhere to workplace health and safety policies, ensuring all work meets industry standards, aligning with our proactive safety culture.

Tool and Workspace Management: Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas for efficiency, safety, and organisation, embodying ownership in every task.

Preferable Skills/Experience

Experience (Essential):

Proven experience in earthmoving equipment repairs or heavy machinery maintenance.

Solid understanding of hydraulic and electrical systems in excavators and attachments, with a keen interest in ongoing skill development.

Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and drawings.

Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality.

Basic welding and fabrication skills.

Capability to work independently, including at remote on-site locations.

Physical fitness for manual handling and working in varied conditions.

Valid driver's licence.

Experience (Desirable):

Certificate III in Automotive, Plant Mechanics, Heavy Diesel, or a related trade qualification.

Forklift or other relevant licences.

Work Environment

Primarily workshop-based with regular on-site work at locations nationwide.

Flexible hours may include overtime, weekends, or extended travel to remote sites (all expenses covered).

Safety-focused culture with full PPE provided, rooted in our values of proactive care and precision.

Additional Benefits?

Competitive salary package tailored to your experience and qualifications (discuss at interview).

Fully maintained service Ute provided.

Nationwide travel opportunities with allowances.

Supportive company culture with training and career growth, driven by ownership and integrity.

Tools of the trade supplied.

Opportunity for career growth within a fast-growing, market-leading company.

Enjoy and integrate with active companywide social events, quarterly in person events.

How to Apply

If you're a reliable tradesperson passionate about heavy equipment and you’re ready to join a company that’s as hungry as you are, this is your shot. Apply Now: Via Seek