ABOUT THE ROLE

Southern Cross Industrial Group has a great deal more to offer for the someone who wants to grow and thrive in a face paced customer service focused workshop. This is a Mackay based role, no trips over the hill required.

We are looking to secure the services of an experienced & qualified Diesel Mechanic/Truck Mechanic who takes pride in maintaining machinery to the highest standard and wants a variety of work every day. No day will be the same. Your strong work ethic, mechanical knowledge, and positive attitude will contribute to our success while having a real impact on our customers outcomes. If an "old school" style workshop with all the modern facilities is what you are looking for, then this is it.

Main Duties and Responsibilities 

·        Servicing, minor repairs, and diagnostic work of range of vehicles including service Utes, light trucks, civil construction equipment, and Highway Trucks.

·        Mentor and coach apprentices

·        Complete accurate paperwork and maintenance of records

·        Assist in coordinating and managing contractors and suppliers

·        Completing work to a high standard

·        Assist in developing fleet maintenance history

·        Work autonomously and unsupervised

·        Follow company policies, procedures, and safe work practices

Skills & Qualifications

·         Strong commitment to health and safety

·        Trade Qualified Heavy Vehicle Mechanic, Diesel Fitter or Mobile Plant Technician. Long term experience will also be considered.

·        Experience with maintenance and servicing of variety of vehicle and truck models – Hino, Isuzu, Ford, Sitrak, Fuso, UD, DAF, Mitsubishi, Toyota, Iveco, MAN, Volvo.

·        Experience with Vac Truck and light civil construction equipment maintenance will be highly regarded

·        Knowledge and experienced in diagnostics, repair and maintenance of mechanical, pneumatic, diesel systems, auto electrical, air conditioning and hydraulic repairs.

·        HR and Forklift licence highly regarded

Benefits We Offer

·        Work for an experienced committed team where you are valued

·        Diversity in daily activities – no two days the same.

·        Great staff discounts from across the SCIG group

·        Opportunities to upskill and career progression

Part of the Southern Cross Industrial Group:

• Pit Master OEM Division:

  • OEM Pit Master LED Lighting Tower Manufacturing.

  • OEM Direct to Market Sales, Hire and Servicing Operations

• Civil Construction Division:

  • HydroExcavac Services 

  • Safedig Services

  • Civil infrastructure   

• Wholesale and Retail Parts Division:

  • Auto Electrical Parts, Components and Unimig Welding 

  • Stand-Alone Power and Battery Sales & Distribution

  • OEM Pit Master Lighting Tower Parts

• Southern Cross Tractors Division:

  • New Holland agriculture dealership

  • New Holland construction

  • Wacker Neuson and TGB 

• Uniform Solutions Division:

  • School uniforms 

  • Corporate uniforms 

  • Workwear and PPE 

  • Corporate branding