Station Mechanic
Yougawalla Pastoral Company is an aggregation of cattle stations across the incredible Kimberley region. We are seeking a motivated and skilled Mechanic, ideally specialising in earthwork machinery, to join the team.
The position offers a rare and exciting opportunity to work across the company aggregation of cattle stations in the heart of the Kimberley region. You will be part of a team responsible for the productive servicing, maintenance and repairs of the company's plant fleet, both in the workshop and in the field.
Responsibilities
Assist with the establishment of the maintenance program for all station vehicles, plant and machinery.
Implement the maintenance program and carry out repairs as required.
Undertake regular services according to the maintenance schedule.
Carry out repairs and overhauls as required.
Procure and organise materials and equipment.
Respond to problems as they occur
Manage the spare parts inventory
Maintain a record of all parts used from stock (for reordering).
Ensure commonly required parts are always in stock.
Check and record the receipt of stock.
Maintain an efficient and safe workshop
Keep floors, benches and equipment clean and serviceable.
Monitor all above-ground and below-ground fuel storage facilities.
Maintain safety equipment (including safety glasses, goggles and face shields) and advise supervisor of any problems with these.
Train operators to perform all daily checks and services
Health & Safety
Contribute to a positive safety culture.
Comply with all requirements of work health and safety legislation and station health and safety policies, procedures and work instructions.
People




Supervise apprentices, in the Absence of the Head Mechanic
Provide specialist technical support to station staff working on/with vehicles, plant and machinery
Skills
Thorough understanding of relevant company health and safety policies and procedures
Understanding of health and safety obligations
Ability to provide day-to-day supervision regarding health and safety
Ability to supervise apprentice mechanics
Ability to liaise with other station staff to provide technical support
Establish, manage and execute the maintenance program for all station vehicles, plant and machinery
Ability to operate diagnostic and test equipment
Ability to performance-test components, systems and equipment
Ability to use tools and equipment efficiently and safely
Ability to store and care for components, parts, tools, test equipment and support equipment
Ability to use business technology to collect, analyse and provide information
Ability to maintain an efficient and safe workshop
Ability to provide supervision and training to station staff
Ability to complete a broad range of tasks required of a mechanic across a broad range of range of station vehicles, machinery and plant
Ability to develop innovative solutions in an isolated environment where required parts or tools may not be readily available
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
Trade qualification as a mechanic or equivalent
Motor vehicle licence (Class C)
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
Heavy Rigid HR Licence
Experience working as a mechanic in a similar environment
Current advanced first aid certificate
Motorcycle licence (Class R)
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