Posted 21d ago

Diesel Mechanic

Strand Excavations Perth WA 6000

Permanent Full time
Base pay
$80,000 - $140,000

Key points we found

  • Support maintenance and repairs across a fleet of civil and earthmoving equipment.
  • Perform fault finding and diagnostics across mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
  • Ensure plant compliance and operational status.

Strand Ex is seeking an experienced Diesel Mechanic to support maintenance and repairs across a fleet of civil and earthmoving equipment.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who can work independently, fault find efficiently, and keep plant running without constant supervision.

Scope of Works

  1. Maintenance and repairs on civil and earthmoving equipment
  2. Fault finding and diagnostics across mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems
  3. Breakdown response and on-site repairs
  4. Preventative maintenance and servicing
  5. Ensuring plant is compliant and operational
  6. Working closely with operators and site teams

What We’re Looking For

  1. Proven experience as a Diesel Mechanic (civil or mining preferred)
  2. Strong fault-finding ability
  3. Experience with excavators, loaders, dozers, and support equipment
  4. Ability to work unsupervised and manage workload
  5. Reliable, switched on, and takes ownership

Tickets & Requirements

  1. Trade qualified Diesel Mechanic
  2. Australian recognised certification
  3. Valid driver’s licence
  4. HR licence (advantageous)
  5. High Risk / additional tickets (advantageous)

Roster & Conditions

  1. 12-hour days
  2. FIFO/DIDO (as applicable)
  3. Full-time ongoing role

What You Get

  1. Consistent work on active projects
  2. Well-structured site environment
  3. Solid crews and support

Important

This is not an entry-level role. Only experienced mechanics with relevant plant experience will be considered.

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Skills
Australian Recognised Certification
DIESEL ENGINES
DRIVERS LICENCE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
FAULT DIAGNOSTICS
FAULT FINDING
HIGH RISK TICKETS
HR LICENCE
HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS
On-site repairs
PLANT OPERATION
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
SAFETY COMPLIANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
WORK INDEPENDENTLY
WORKLOAD MANAGEMENT

Licenses & certifications
Australian Recognised Certification
High Risk / Additional Tickets
HR licence
Trade qualified Diesel Mechanic

Perks & benefits
Consistent work on active projects
Solid crews and support
Well-structured site environment

More details
Expiring date
29 Apr 2026
Date posted
30 Mar 2026
Category
Trades & Services
Occupation
Install, Maintain & Repair
Contract type
Permanent
Work type
Full time
Job mode
Onsite / Standard business hours
Industry
Manufacturing
Sector
Privately held company
Desired education level
Vocational or certificate
Company size
51 to 200

Strand Excavations

51 to 200
Company size
Pay insights
Market average based on all Diesel Mechanic jobs in Perth WA
Base pay range
$80k - $140k
Market average
$93k
$70k - $78k
3 jobs
$78k - $85k
30 jobs
$85k - $93k
8 jobs
$93k - $100k
77 jobs
$93k
Market average
$70k
$140k

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