Based at either our Brindley Park (near Roma) or Opal Creek (near Cecil Plains) feedlots, the role of Heavy Diesel Mechanic works within our maintenance teams and enjoys loads of variety working on a range of feedlot vehicles, plant and equipment. Your day-to-day duties will include (but not limited to):

• Carrying out scheduled maintenance inspections & activities in line with manufacturer specifications/service manuals including oil changes, lubrications and engine tune-ups
• Investigating, diagnosing & actioning mechanical faults
• Undertaking a range of mechanical repairs, replacements, testing and checking including engine assemblies, transmissions, suspension, steering and brakes
• Following safe work instructions and adhering to chemical handling/storage
• Maintaining a safe, organised workshop and work area
• Accurate record keeping and logbook/servicing history

You’ll be rewarded with a salary package between $70,000 - $85,000 per annum base income, plus 11.5% superannuation, ongoing training and development.
About you
You will have a minimum of 3 years’ demonstrated experience working on a broad range of vehicles, plant and equipment along with the following skills, attributes and qualifications:

• Trade qualifications as a Heavy Vehicle Diesel Mechanic essential (Automotive Specialisation preferred)
• Ability to confidently diagnose faults on site & in the workshop
• Welding and Fabrication experience (desirable)
• Knowledge of standards and regulations associated with a mechanical workshop plant and equipment
• Ability to prioritise and complete tasks efficiently
• Ability to document, record and track servicing and maintenance of all vehicles
• Flexibility and strong work ethic
• Full/unrestricted drivers' licence (essential)
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to OH&S/WHS policies, procedures and regulations
• Reliable and honest
• Forklift & truck licences (desirable)
• Agricultural background/experience (desirable)

About us:
Australian Country Choice (ACC) are proud industry leaders in producing and supplying highest quality beef products to the local and export markets. We employ over 1200 team members and together our diverse operation carries 250,000 cattle across our large-scale breeding, backgrounding, farming and feedlotting through to our modern food processing and value add packing facility with processing capacity of 350 000 head of cattle per year.
All this, along with being 100% Australian and family owned and operated, means you really do get the best of both worlds. You get the opportunity and security that comes with a progressive corporate pastoral operation who continue to grow, develop and innovate, along with the support and personal interest that comes with being part of a family business. We’re solid, we’re progressive and we continue to invest in our infrastructure, our technology and our people.
At ACC we earn our stripes as masters of our craft and our commitment to be right in everything we do and how we do it by delivering the highest standards in safety, customer, operational excellence and our people. We do this by living our values of: Belief, Energy, Responsibility, Integrity, Grit, Humility and Team.
Apply now & earn your stripes with us!
OPEN DATE: 29/10/2024
CLOSING DATE: 29/11/2024
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year
Supplementary Pay:

• Overtime pay
• Penalty rates

Application Question(s):

• Will single accommodation be suitable to you?

Experience:

• Heavy Diesel Mechanical: 3 years (Required)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 15/04/2024