At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair heavy machinery to keep operations running smoothly.
- Company: Join a respected family-owned contractor with over 60 years of experience.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, overtime, training opportunities, and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: Great career progression opportunities in a dynamic work environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a safety-first environment and make a real impact on projects.
- Qualifications: Trade qualified Plant Mechanic with experience in heavy machinery.
The predicted salary is between 31.5 - 38.5 $ per hour.
The Opportunity
Wearn (formerly Mulgoa Quarries) is looking for multiple motivated and reliable Plant Mechanics with proven experience across a variety of quarry and civil machinery. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for the maintenance, servicing, and repair of a wide range of heavy mobile plant and quarry equipment to ensure maximum efficiency and uptime across our sites.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct scheduled servicing, fault diagnosis, and repairs on earthmoving and quarrying equipment (e.g. loaders, excavators, dozers, crushers, and screening plants)
- Perform breakdown support and reactive maintenance as required
- Maintain accurate service records and reports
- Ensure compliance with WHS policies and procedures
- Work collaboratively with operators and site supervisors to ensure machinery is operating effectively
What We’re Looking For
- Trade qualified Plant Mechanic (Cert III Mobile Plant Technology or Equivalent)
- Minimum of four (4) years of demonstrated experience in position or similar
- Pass a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol assessment
- Experience working on heavy earthmoving/quarry equipment
- Experience in complete rebuild and service of plant
- Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
- High level of safety awareness and a proactive attitude
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Current driver’s licence (HR licence highly regarded)
- Forklift, EWP, or High-Risk Work Licence (desirable)
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly rates + overtime + guaranteed pay increases under an Enterprise Agreement
- Company-provided PPE and uniform
- A supportive team environment with a safety-first culture
- Opportunities for training, upskilling and career progression
- Work with a respected and long-standing local company
About Us
Wearn is a family-owned civil, earthmoving and materials contractor delivering complex projects across Greater Sydney. With over 60 years of experience, a fully in-house fleet and a safety-first culture, we bring certainty to projects where scale, compliance and programme matter.
Plant Mechanic in Sydney employer: Wearn
Wearn is an excellent employer for Plant Mechanics, offering competitive hourly rates, overtime, and guaranteed pay increases under an Enterprise Agreement. With a strong focus on safety and a supportive team environment, employees benefit from opportunities for training and career progression while working with a respected family-owned company that has over 60 years of experience in the industry.
