Join our team!
Due to an increased demand and expansion of our business we are seeking high quality operators to join our business. Are you seeking a position where your knowledge, skills and professionalism are rewarded? Where you’re not just stuck on site each day but also out in the field operating the machinery that you maintain. We are looking for that unique blend of characteristics to further our business. This is a hands-on position that will suit someone with previous forestry or civil construction skills.
​
Heavy Diesel Mechanic / Forestry Plant Operator
Trestrail Earthmovers Pty Ltd
Norton Summit, Adelaide Hills & Barossa SA
Plant & Machinery Operators (Construction)
Casual or sub-contractor position
$80,000 – $120,000 per year + super.
Trestrail Earthmovers & Adelaide Hills Logging are Hiring.
About us
We are a small well-established earthmoving and logging company operating late model earthmoving equipment and a well-maintained truck & trailer fleet. Working in the domestic building, agricultural and forestry sectors. We offer a great working environment with opportunities to enhance and further skills needed to succeed in the earthmoving and logging environment.
Qualifications & experience needed for the role:
Qualified heavy diesel mechanic
Experienced Excavator & Compact Crawler Loader operator is a bonus
Ability to manage all aspects of our fleet maintenance and operate autonomously
HC or MC with Road Ranger experience is a bonus.
White Card
About You:
You must have high attention to detail in your work, present yourself professionally, be committed to working safely. Your ability to work with minimal supervision within a small team environment; display a positive, self-motivated attitude and be able to demonstrate sound problem-solving skills. You will be required to possess the skills to be able to maintain our equipment to a high standard. You will also be provided with the opportunity to work autonomously once you have been trained to have a clear vision and understanding of the role to this rewarding and exciting position.
You will need effective verbal and written skills, as well as basic IT skills for our app-based time management & WPS systems.
This position will be well suited to a mechanic looking to diversify into operating the machinery they are maintaining.
​
Tasks & responsibilities of the role:
Effective and autonomous management of all aspects of the maintenance of our road and site fleet.
Safe & efficient operation of earthmoving plant ranging from 5 tonne to 30 tonne excavators, compact crawler loaders, 12 tonne loader, tracked harvester & 8-wheel drive log forwarder.
Safe & efficient operation of tandem drive tippers, truck & trailers tippers and low loaders.
Onsite & workshop maintenance & cleaning of equipment
Benefits:
On offer are excellent working conditions, as well as a working environment that encourages logical,
solutions-focused planners with an understanding and vision for project needs beyond the project plans.
Other benefits include:
Small well-maintained fleet and with equipped enclosed workshop.
Possible flexible work hours on agreement
Work variety – provision to get offsite and onto our machines.
Predominantly Adelaide hills
​
We are an employer that embraces equal opportunity and promotes diversity and inclusion, we encourage men and women of all ages and backgrounds.
​
Email steve@trestrailearthmovers.com or call 0407 692 631 for more information
​
​
Employer questions
Your application will include the following questions:
Are you legally permitted to work in Australia?
Do you hold a Construction Induction Safety certificate (White Card)?
How many years experience do you have as a mechanic?
Do you have a heavy vehicle drivers licence?
Do you have a current Australian drivers licence?
Do you have any experience operating earthmoving or forestry equipment?
