Published 2026-04-01
ABOUT THE ROLE
Southern Cross Industrial Group has a great deal more to offer for the someone who wants to grow and thrive in a face paced customer quality focused workshop. This is a Mackay based role, no trips over the hill required.
We are looking to secure the services of an experienced & qualified Diesel Mechanic/Truck Mechanic who takes pride in maintaining machinery to the highest standard and wants to work alongside a team that values safety, reliability, and technical excellence. Your strong work ethic, mechanical aptitude, and positive attitude will contribute to our continued success while having a real impact on our customers outcomes.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Servicing, repairs, and diagnostic work of our Civil equipment, Truck & Highway Trucks
Developing and implementing preventative maintenance schedules
Mentor and coach assigned apprentices
Accurate paperwork and maintenance of records
Assist in coordinating and managing contractors and suppliers
Completing work to a high standard
Assist in developing fleet maintenance history
Work autonomously and unsupervised
Follow company policies, procedures, and safe work practices
Skills & Qualifications
Strong commitment to health and safety
Trade Qualified Heavy Vehicle Mechanic or Diesel Fitter
Experience with maintenance and servicing of variety of truck models - Hino, Isuzu, Freightliner, Sitrak, Fuso, UD, DAF, Mitsubishi, Toyota, Iveco, MAN, Volvo.
Experience with Vac Truck and civil equipment maintenance will be highly regarded
Knowledge and experienced in diagnostics, repair and maintenance of mechanical, pneumatic, diesel systems, auto electrical, air conditioning and hydraulic repairs.
HR and Forklift licence highly regarded
Benefits We Offer
Work for an experienced committed team where you are valued
Diversity in daily activities - no two days the same.
Great staff discounts from across the SCIG group
Opportunities to upskill and career progression
Part of the Southern Cross Industrial Group:
Pit Master OEM Division :
OEM Pit Master LED Lighting Tower Manufacturing.
OEM Direct to Market Sales, Hire and Servicing Operations
Civil Construction Division:
Hydro Excavac Services
Safedig Services
Civil infrastructure
Wholesale and Retail Parts Division:
Auto Electrical Parts, Components and Unimig Welding
Stand-Alone Power and Battery Sales & Distribution
OEM Pit Master Lighting Tower Parts
Southern Cross Tractors Division:
New Holland agriculture dealership
New Holland construction
Wacker Neuson and TGB
Uniform Solutions Division:
School uniforms
Corporate uniforms
Workwear and PPE
Corporate branding