About us

GER Australia specialises in maintenance and product support for the Mining & Explosives industry.  We value safety, continuous improvement, and driven team members for our customer engagements. We are seeking like-minded individuals to join our team who will treat the business as their own and strive to deliver outstanding results for our customers. Our team share a fantastic and inclusive culture, so if you want a diverse and progressive career change, GER Australia is seeking Diesel Mechanics to join our team

Job Description

Complete allocated diesel mechanic work safely, efficiently and to the required quality, with accurate records and prompt reporting of issues. We are looking for reliable, hardworking personnel, with a can-do attitude and enjoy what they do.  Carry out component repairs, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on modern VOLVO, SCANIA Cab Chassis, High-quality explosive manufacturing equipment and variety of other light vehicles.

Daily responsibilities

• Review priorities and the approved job scope with the Leading Hand.
• Complete allocated diesel mechanic work within your competence and applicable procedures.
• Record work, time, parts and issues in Fullbay; communicate delays and required support.
• Keep the work area and tools clean and safe; report hazards and incidents.

Weekly responsibilities

• Attend the team meeting and review workload, work in progress and next week’s priorities.
• Review safety, quality, productivity, customer service and record accuracy with the Leading Hand.

Periodic and as required

• Monthly: review performance, outstanding safety actions and training needs.
• Annually: complete the performance review, agree a training plan and acknowledge applicable company policies.

Performance expectations

Safe work; quality completion; productive use of time; clear communication; accurate job records. Be willing to undertake training specific to the explosives industry.

Experience & Qualification Requirements:

·Trade Cert or Engineering Cert as a Diesel Mechanic / Auto Electrician

·LV mechanic (Option to skill up to HV mechanic)

·Blasting/Explosives/Mining desirable

·Unrestricted HR license desirable

·Perform Minor and Major repairs.

·Practical understanding of Mechanical Equipment & Plant used in the transfer and handling of various products such as Telehandlers and Mobile augers.

·Strong safety focus

Benefits:

·Opportunities to upskill & train in a unique industry.

·A competitive salary packages.

·Career development

·Be part of a growing business & likeminded team of maintenance personnel

·Field service Utes, laptop, and mobile phone

·Be part of a Family, focused on culture, tradition and embracing trust.

·Be part of a rapidly growing business with a big future ahead