About the role
This is a hands-on workshop role suited to someone who is confident working with heavy vehicles, understands how to make strong, practical repairs and takes pride in the quality of their work.
Key responsibilities
Fabrication, welding and repairs to trucks and trailers
Repairs and modifications to truck bodies, trays, guards, brackets and associated components
Structural fabrication and general workshop welding
Repair and fabrication work on heavy plant and earthmoving equipment as required
MIG welding, cutting, grinding and fabrication
Diagnosing damaged components and working out practical repair solutions
Measuring, fitting and fabricating components accurately
Working closely with our workshop and operations teams
Maintaining a clean and safe workshop
Taking ownership of the quality of your work
About you
Has strong welding and fabrication skills
Has experience working on trucks, trailers or heavy equipment




Is confident carrying out repairs and modifications
Can work independently and problem-solve
Produces strong, practical work suitable for heavy-duty use
Takes pride in their workmanship
Is reliable and works well as part of a team
Has a strong focus on safety
Experience in civil, earthmoving, quarry, transport or heavy equipment would be highly regarded
About us
Laka Civil is a civil and earthmoving company with a modern fleet, offering a practical and supportive team environment in a workshop-based setting.
Benefits
Permanent, reliable employment
Workshop-based position
Variety of work across trucks, trailers and heavy equipment
Modern civil and earthmoving fleet
Practical, supportive team environment
Competitive pay based on experience and ability
Opportunity to become a key part of our workshop team

📌 Boilermaker / Fabricator – Trucks & Heavy Equipment (South Australia)
🏢 Laka Earthmoving Contractors
📍 South Australia