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Heavy Diesel Mechanic – Civil
2 weeks ago
Are you an experienced Diesel Mechanic who thrives on working with heavy civil plant, from piling rigs and hammers to excavators and cranes?
Smith Crane and Construction is looking for a skilled Heavy Diesel Mechanic to join our high-performing team, maintaining and repairing powerful and specialised equipment. You'll get hands-on with complex machinery, major rebuilds, and large-scale infrastructure projects across New Zealand and overseas.
About Us
Smith Crane and Construction is a family-owned business with over 30 years of experience, offering exceptional service across crane hire, civil construction (including marine civil and pre-cast manufacturing), transportation, and wind energy installation and maintenance. We pride ourselves on our strong team culture, commitment to safety, and continuing our family tradition of excellent customer focus and job execution.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining diesel, hydraulic, and electrical systems across our civil and crane fleet
- Working on piling rigs, hammers, excavators, cranes, loaders, and other large plant
- Carrying out rebuilds, servicing, preventative maintenance, and breakdown support (both in the field and workshop)
- Supporting crane builds, rig mobilisation/demobilisation, and major overhauls
- Using schematics, diagnostics, and your technical know-how to keep equipment running safely and efficiently
What We're Offering:
- A modern, fully equipped service vehicle (for work and commute use)
- Competitive remuneration with time and a half after 40 hours
- The chance to work on major infrastructure projects across New Zealand and overseas
- Exposure to complex, large-scale machinery and technically challenging work
- Ongoing training, certification support, and career development
- A supportive, experienced team that values skill, safety, and workmanship
What You'll Bring:
- NZ Trade Qualification (Heavy Diesel or similar) with 3+ years' post-trade experience
- Proven background working on civil plant — piling rigs, excavators, or similar heavy machinery
- Strong mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical fault-finding ability
- A self-motivated, reliable approach and pride in quality work
- Full NZ driver's licence (Class 2–5 and WTR endorsements an advantage)
How to apply:
Please apply using the 'Quick apply' button now.
Please note successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and a pre-employment medical.
You must also have the right to legally live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this position.
Applications will be assessed as they are received.
