Service Mechanic – Field Based | Overtime + Allowances + Vehicle

Richmond, SA | Full-Time | Immediate Start Available

RAM Equipment is looking for an experienced Service Mechanic to join our growing team. This is a predominantly field-based role where you'll be responsible for completing scheduled servicing, preventative maintenance, and repairs across a fleet of heavy machinery, ensuring machines remain operational, compliant, and ready for work every day.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring RAM Equipment and customer machines are serviced on schedule, with a strong focus on completing daily service requirements safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

If you're looking for stable, long-term work, plenty of hours, and a solid team environment — this is a outstanding opportunity, with no FIFO, be home every night!

What's on Offer

- Competitive hourly rate (based on experience)
- Overtime + penalty rates (after 7.6 hours)
- On-call and working-away allowances
- Company vehicle
- Ongoing training and development
- Variety of work across multiple industries, sites, and equipment
- Supportive, no-nonsense team culture

About the Role

- Predominantly field-based, servicing equipment on customer sites, with some workshop-based work at Richmond, SA
- Complete scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance on RAM Equipment and customer machines on a daily basis
- Plan and manage daily workloads to ensure all allocated services are completed on time
- Service, maintain, and repair heavy diesel and mobile plant equipment
- Diagnose faults across mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems
- Attend breakdowns on-site and minimise downtime
- Assist with commissioning of new equipment
- Complete job cards, service reports,



and maintenance documentation accurately and promptly
- Maintain a clean and safe mobile workspace and service vehicle

What Success Looks Like

- All allocated daily services completed safely and efficiently
- High standard of preventative maintenance and workmanship
- Accurate and timely completion of service records and job documentation
- Strong customer relationships and professional representation of RAM Equipment on-site
- Minimal machine downtime through proactive maintenance and fault identification

About You

- Trade qualified mechanic — Diesel/Mobile Plant, Heavy Vehicle, or Light Vehicle background all encouraged to apply
- Current HR (Heavy Rigid) Driver's Licence is mandatory
- Minimum 5 years' experience preferred
- Comfortable working independently on customer sites
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
- Strong time management and organisational skills, with the ability to complete multiple scheduled services each day
- Ability to work autonomously while maintaining high productivity and service quality
- Committed to meeting daily maintenance schedules and customer expectations
- Experience with construction, mining, or industrial equipment (advantageous)
- Light vehicle service mechanics looking to transition into heavy equipment are encouraged to apply — training and support provided
- Reliable, self-motivated, and takes pride in their work
- Australian citizen or permanent resident

About RAM Equipment

RAM Equipment supplies and services heavy machinery across the construction, mining, and industrial sectors. We're a growing Australian business with a strong reputation for reliability and a team that values hard work, quality workmanship, accountability, and a positive attitude.

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📌 Service Mechanic (Adelaide)
🏢 RAM Equipment
📍 Adelaide