FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN – Heavy Plant & Marine Equipment $$$

Field Service Technician – Heavy Plant & Marine Equipment Base Location:

Whitebay, NSW Start:

ASAP Hours:

6:30am start | 10‑hour days | 5–6 days per week Travel:

Extensive national travel required (accommodation + $80/day meal allowance provided) About the Role

We are seeking an experienced

Field Service Technician

to join a well‑established contractor delivering

major marine and civil infrastructure projects across Australia . This is a

long‑term opportunity

offering excellent pay, consistent work, and exposure to a wide variety of heavy plant and marine equipment. With current and upcoming projects in

Sydney, Brisbane, Cairns, Perth, and regional Australia , this role suits a technician who enjoys variety, autonomy, and working on high‑profile projects nationwide. Equipment You’ll Be Working On

You will service, maintain and repair a diverse fleet including: Cranes (Franna and up to 60t rough terrain)

Crawler cranes (40–380t)

Excavators

Telehandlers, forklifts, bobcats

Hydraulic power packs

Diesel electric generators

Hydraulic impact hammers

Barges with pedestal cranes

Drill rigs (hydraulic & pneumatic)

EWPs, compressors

Trailer‑mounted diesel concrete pumps

You must be confident across

diesel engines, hydraulics, electrics, diagnostics and mechanical repairs .



Key Responsibilities

Service, maintain and repair heavy plant and marine equipment

Perform field service and breakdown repairs across Australia

Diagnose and rectify mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults

Work closely with the Sydney‑based Maintenance Manager

Load and unload equipment using cranes (including occasional 100t crane work)

Ensure strict compliance with safety and site requirements

Work independently and take ownership of tasks

Assist with shutdowns and major project mobilisations

What’s On Offer

Excellent hourly rates

Regular overtime with penalty rates

Long‑term, reliable employment

Work on major marine and civil infrastructure projects

Supportive team and strong maintenance culture

Career progression for committed, high‑performing technicians

Pay Rates (Based on Experience)

$58/hr

– Normal Time

$73/hr

– OT1

$102/hr

– OT2

or $66/hr

– ABN

Requirements

Diesel Fitter trade certificate

(or equivalent heavy mechanical qualification)

Strong experience with heavy plant and machinery

Ability to work autonomously and problem‑solve

White Card

Open car licence

Forklift ticket

Own tools

Willingness to travel extensively and work away

Strong work ethic and commitment to long‑term employment

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📌 FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN – Heavy Plant & Marine Equipment $ (Sydney)
🏢 Elite Resource Australia
📍 Sydney