Experienced Agricultural Diesel Mechanic
Esperance, Kalgoorlie, Goldfields & Esperance WA, Australia
Full-time
Posted 2026-08-12
Offered Salary Package
$80,000/yr
Full Visa & Migration Pathway SponsoringJob Description & Workplace Context
A strong agricultural mechanic is measured by more than years on a CV. The ability to diagnose problems accurately, keep machinery productive and perform reliably when farming operations are under pressure is what makes the difference.
An established agricultural machinery operation in Western Australia is seeking an experienced Agricultural Diesel Mechanic for a permanent full-time position.
This opportunity is designed for a genuine trade professional with a verifiable employment history, recognised qualifications and hands-on experience with agricultural machinery. Your background will be assessed against the technical requirements of the position to ensure the opportunity is matched to candidates with the right skills and experience.
The successful mechanic will work across workshop and field environments, supporting tractors, harvesting equipment, sprayers, seeders and other heavy agricultural machinery.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose and rectify faults across agricultural diesel machinery
- Service, repair and maintain tractors, harvesters, headers, sprayers and seeders
- Perform scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance
- Attend machinery breakdowns and complete field repairs
- Troubleshoot diesel engines, transmissions and driveline systems
- Diagnose hydraulic, electrical and electronic faults
- Use manufacturer diagnostic systems and modern scan tools
- Inspect machinery and identify potential failures before they result in downtime
- Complete repairs efficiently during planting and harvest periods
- Carry out component replacement, adjustment and machinery modifications
- Fabricate or adapt parts when required for machinery repairs
- Maintain detailed service and repair records
- Keep workshop equipment and work areas organised and safe
- Follow workplace health, safety, environmental and quality procedures
- Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members and customers
- Participate in seasonal on-call and overtime requirements where applicable
- Help maintain high machinery availability during critical agricultural periods
Candidate Requirements & Eligibility
- Recognised Heavy Diesel Mechanic or Mobile Plant trade qualification
- Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology or equivalent qualification highly regarded
- Minimum 5 years of post-trade industry experience
- Strong and demonstrable agricultural machinery repair experience
- Experience with farming, cropping, harvesting or livestock machinery
- Broad knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, transmissions, driveline and electrical systems
- Strong diagnostic and mechanical fault-finding ability
- Ability to work confidently without constant supervision
- Experience working in both workshop and field-service environments
- Fluent English communication skills
- Current driver's licence, with HR licence advantageous
- Physically capable of working outdoors and in demanding rural conditions
- Reliable, safety-conscious and professionally responsible
- Able to provide evidence of trade qualifications and employment history
- Candidates already in Australia must hold appropriate work rights
- 482 visa sponsorship available for suitable overseas candidates
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