Leading Hand
Core
Supervise and support a team of tradespeople and apprentices in a heavy equipment workshop, ensuring safe, high-quality project delivery and operational targets are met.
Role type
Senior IC Leading Hand (Heavy Equipment Mechanic)
Builds
Repairs and maintenance for Caterpillar heavy machinery (mining, construction, transport)
Domain
Heavy equipment maintenance / Mining and Construction
Required skills
Diesel Fitter or Heavy Vehicle Mechanic trade qualification, heavy equipment technical knowledge, team leadership and supervision, workflow allocation and monitoring, safety compliance enforcement, quality control, apprenticeship mentoring
Preferred skills
Overhead crane license, forklift license
Technologies
CAT heavy equipment systems
Responsibilities
Supervise and support the workshop team, allocate daily tasks and monitor workflow progress, provide hands-on technical troubleshooting and guidance, enforce safety policies and procedures, oversee quality control standards, coach and mentor apprentices, lead toolbox meetings and coordinate with stakeholders
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities