heavy diesel mechanic
If you’re a skilled Heavy Diesel mechanic keen to work across a diverse range of machinery, plant and vehicles, we’d love to hear from you!
Swan Heavy Mechanical (SHM) is based in Meningie, SA, and provides essential mechanical support to all entities within the Swan Group.
Specialising in servicing, repairing, and maintaining equipment, we ensure all machinery and vehicles across the Swan Group operate at peak performance.
About The Role
Position Title: Heavy Diesel Mechanic
Business: Swan Heavy Mechanical
Location: Meningie, SA
Employment Type: Full Time
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Subject to formal qualifications and experience, the Heavy Diesel Mechanic will be responsible for:
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Repair and maintain earthmoving plant, industrial plant, agricultural equipment and various commercial and passenger vehicles.
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Servicing, lubricating, cleaning and refueling plant and performing minor adjustments and repairs.
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Testing, diagnosis and fault finding of hydraulic components, including repair and manufacture of hydraulic hoses.
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Testing, diagnosis and fault finding of electrical and air-conditioning equipment, including installation, repair and rewiring of heavy
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machinery and equipment
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Customer liaison, loading and sales documentation.
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Reporting of defects, accidents or violations.
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Supervision and development of apprentices, trade assistants and maintenance technicians.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
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Recognised trade qualification(s)
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Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting ability
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Experience in mining, civil, transport, or heavy industry environments highly regarded.
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Current Australian driver’s licence.
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Commitment to safe work practices and high-quality workmanship
ABOUT US
The Swan Group is a family-owned group of companies led by Craig and Kerry Swan and includes a diverse range of business interests in farming, fertiliser, real estate, mechanical services, earthmoving, agribusiness and retail.
Swan Heavy Mechanical was established in 2024 to support the wider Swan Group fleet of heavy plant, light vehicles and agricultural machinery.
We work towards a culture, every day, that creates solutions by:
• Professional: We are industry leaders and deliver quality results
• Courageous: We are confident decision makers
• Accountable: We take responsibility
• One Team: We have genuine conversations and work together
• Healthy Relationships: We build respectful and supportive relationships
• Family & Communities: We invest in our family and communities