Technician - Field Service

Date:  16 Jul 2025
City:  Townsville - Service

The Opportunity

We are seeking trade-qualified Heavy Diesel Mechanics (or similar) to become a part of the Field Service Department. The role acts as a conduit between the customer, customer support team and the branch.  This position offers an immediate start within a high-performing team for the right candidates!

 

Key responsibilities:

  • Performing services, diagnostics, repairs and maintenance on a range of Komatsu mobile equipment
  • Maintaining high levels of safety, quality and efficiency
  • Testing and adjusting of machine operation and monitoring systems (utilising relevant literature and testing equipment)
  • Coordinating site-based equipment maintenance projects (in particular, coordinating job packet requirements, following job scope and critical path)
  • Generating required technical/service reports (such as service reports and TSI & warranty claim processes)

 

Roster: 7/7 roster Site Support

 

Role Located: Townsville 

 

Salary:  $125000 - $165000 + Tool of trade Vehicle 

What we are looking for:

  • Trade Qualification: Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology or similar
  • A level of technical understanding & function of Komatsu equipment is an advantage
  • Knowledge and previous experience repairing and maintaining earthmoving equipment or components
  • Post trade field service experience is desirable.
  • Current C category car licence with view to upgrade to MR licence as required.
  • Ability to obtain all current tickets including first aid, forklift, work at heights etc
  • A demonstrated commitment to safety with the ability to work in remote areas and unsupervised
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and understanding of computer basic systems

 

Why work for us!

Komatsu benefits:

  • Families Policy: 16 weeks of paid primary carer parental leave, 4 weeks of secondary carer leave, plus many more family friendly benefits.
  • Financial: Income Protection Insurance provided through our company superannuation fund.
  • Career: Recognition, awards, flexibility, further education studies and internal career development.
  • Health: Corporate discount with Bupa, Total Wellbeing Solution with Telus Health.
  • Travel: Discounts with Avis, Qantas, Crown, IHG and travel agents.
  • Yearly Bonus: Potential to receive a yearly bonus.
  • Referral Program: $3000 referral payment for referring a successful new employee to Komatsu.

Additional Benefits:

At Komatsu we have proven career pathways into a variety of exciting fields. We are committed to creating a culture of learning and consider the support and recognition of training, learning, development & education as fundamental to achieving your goals. We also provide a range of services and benefits to assist our employees in their personal and professional lives, such as:

 

  • Guaranteed (paid) technical training blocks each year
  • Career Development and education support programs for further studies
  • Company-funded Income Protection Insurance
  • Phone, Tablet and Field Service Vehicle (Tool of Trade)
  • Fantastic Safe and Inclusive culture
  • Multi-national business with endless careers paths both national and worldwide.

 

Ready to get started? Simply hit the apply now button!

Komatsu offers a zero-harm culture in the workplace and competitive remuneration package. We employ people with different skills, abilities, cultural backgrounds, experiences, preferences, ethnicities and from different generations.