We are looking for a talented Diesel Technician to join the high performing team at our Cairns branch in tropical Far North Queensland. In this role you will diagnose and complete repairs to engines at the customer’s site.

You will make an impact in the following ways:

- Engage customers in a courteous and professional manner. Anticipates and ensures prompt and effective attention to customer needs.

- Apply the use of specialized tools and follows documented procedures and policies to diagnose and complete repairs, including identifying and preparing required parts and tools.

- Perform preventative maintenance activities as per documented schedules and standards on engine and related components in the field.

- Escalate unresolved issues to more experienced Field Service Technicians and/or Supervisor.

- Complete required documentation, such as service worksheets, timesheets, warranty claims, quality documents via handwritten forms or business system input screens.

- Identify additional service opportunities with customer.

- Complete training in line with skill and business requirements.

- Maintain service vehicle and tools for cleanliness and proper operation.

- Ensure adherence to all relevant Health Safety & Environmental policies, procedures and legislation and reports any issues / incidents to site management and to their supervisor.

- Complete in workshop repairs as required

Additional Information:

- Full Time / 38 hours per week

- On Call Roster

- Overtime as required – Penalty rates paid for all work above 38 hours





- All your Safety equipment / PPE and uniforms are provided and laundered

- Local Valid Drivers License is required

- Remote Area Travel Required

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

- Apprentice Trained Engine Technician (Cert III) or equivalent

- Basic level of workshop or field service experience required

- Intermediate level knowledge of and/or experience with engine products

- Heavy Vehicle or Mobile Plant Experience preferred

- HR License preferred

- Cummins experience preferred but not essential

- Remote Work Experience highly preferred

- Power Generation (Mechanical) experience preferred but not essential

Compensation and Benefits

- Competitive hourly rate paid as a permanent salary

- Overtime & Loading penalties

- Safety equipment / PPE provided

- Uniforms provided

- Income Protection continuance insurance

- Discounts with select private health insurance, PC software/hardware and a range of vehicles

- Annual remuneration review

- Participation in an annual variable compensation (bonus) program

- A range of personal and professional benefits

- Onsite parking

- Employee Assistance Program available to employees

- Paid Parental leave (Conditions apply)

At Cummins, we are an equal chance employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, colour, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.

📌 Diesel Mechanic – Field Service (Cairns)
🏢 Cummins
📍 Cairns