Mechanics / Diesel Fitters /Bush Mechanics / Senior Leader
Core
Maintaining a large and varied agricultural machinery fleet and managing daily contracting operations in the Northern Territory and Kimberley region.
Role type
Senior IC diesel mechanic / Senior hands-on operations leader
Builds
Agricultural contracting services (harvesting, land preparation) for clients in remote Australia
Domain
Agriculture / Heavy Machinery / Remote Operations
Required skills
Diesel mechanics trade qualification or extensive mechanical experience, machinery fleet management, people management, crew leadership, operational logistics coordination, safety and compliance management, problem-solving under pressure, agricultural field operations knowledge
Preferred skills
Experience with John Deere and Case Steiger machinery, ability to work autonomously in remote environments, strong communication skills, resilience in hot and demanding conditions
Technologies
John Deere 8R/8RT/9RT/9000 series, Case Steiger, John Deere cotton pickers/strippers/headers, Mack trucks, Kenworth trucks, Toyota LandCruiser, Hilux
Responsibilities
Pre-season servicing and repairs, field service and breakdown work, workshop maintenance, managing people and machinery in real time, coordinating labour and logistics to meet tight timeframes, completing operational paperwork and reporting, solving problems quickly under pressure
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC