Diesel Mechanic

About Us

The JBS Beef City Feedlot is part of the integrated Beef City facility consisting of farming, feedlot and processing operations. The cattle are walked from the feedlot to the plant, minimising stress and transportation costs, while simultaneously improving eating quality.

Ideally located in the prime grain and cattle producing region of the Darling Downs, 35km west of Toowoomba, the 26,500 head capacity feedlot has a strong reputation for producing high quality grain fed beef for key domestic and international customers, and employs approximately 50 team members.

JBS also has its livestock transport operations based at Beef City Feedlot to facilitate cattle movements between all the feedlot and processing sites.

About the Role

The JBS Beef City Feedlot is currently recruiting a qualified Diesel Mechanic to join the team in a full-time capacity. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, your key responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring maximum equipment uptime is achieved by providing efficient and effective breakdown and preventative maintenance
• Engaging in maintenance service and repairs to heavy plant and machinery including trucks, feeding equipment, front end loaders, screening equipment, tractors and agricultural equipment
• Ensuring that all mechanical work is carried out to meet the company safety and housekeeping requirements and conforms to all relevant legislation
• Other duties as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor

About You

• Diesel Mechanic trade qualifications with post-trade experience (ideally 2 years)
• Ability to work autonomously as well as in a team environment
• Experience with maintenance and repairs in a fast-paced environment
• Effective and efficient fault finding and diagnostic skills
• Sound communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong communication skills
• Strong work ethic and a willingness to share information and skills
• Sound knowledge and understanding of safe work practices and quality assurance

Why work for JBS?

• Access to heavily discounted JBS products
• Retail discounts with national partners
• Health insurance discounts on Bupa Health and Medibank Private

Interested? APPLY NOW!