
Diesel Mechanic I Operator - night shift
Mcconnell Dowell
The Role
Overview
Diesel mechanic maintaining and operating rail maintenance equipment on night shift.
Key Responsibilities
- inspections
- repairs
- servicing
- equipment operation
- maintenance planning
- record keeping
Tasks
-Carry out inspections, repairs, and servicing on rail plant, vehicles, and equipment both in-yard and on-site. -Maintain accurate service records and uphold all safety and quality standards. -Operate rail track maintenance equipment as required -Liaise with the Plant Supervisor to plan efficient, cost-effective maintenance. -Service, diagnose, and repair rail-mounted and heavy plant machinery.
Requirements
- forklift licence
- diesel mechanics
- driver licence
- vehicle maintenance
- safety-first
- rail equipment
What You Bring
-Curiosity and motivation to upskill on specialist rail and track maintenance equipment. -A safety-first mindset and the ability to work independently in the field. -Experience in mobile plant, truck, or heavy vehicle maintenance. -High risk LF (Forklift) licence advantageous. -Trade qualification in Diesel Mechanics. -Current driver’s licence.
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The Company
About Mcconnell Dowell
-Founded in 1961 by visionary New Zealand engineers, the company set out to build smarter and bolder than before. -From its roots in pipeline and marine works, it expanded through Asia, Australia and the Middle East in its early decades. -It went public in the 1980s, then refocused on core engineering after the financial crash reshaped its strategy. -Acquired by Aveng in 2003, the firm rode the mining and infrastructure boom, delivering large-scale energy and resource projects. -It tackles complex assignments—from metro tunnels and LNG facilities to desalination plants and cruise terminals. -Its specialties include building, civil works, electrical, fabrication, marine, mechanical, pipeline, rail, tunnel and underground construction. -Unusual facts: it’s built pipelines over 1,300 mm in diameter, pulled marine pipelines offshore, and completed award‑winning light‑rail and ferry wharf projects.
Sector Specialisms
Oil & Gas
Petrochemical
Water
Resources
Power
Transport
Building
Social Infrastructure
Pipeline
Rail
Mechanical
Electrical
Marine
Civil
Tunnelling
Underground Infrastructure
Mining
Commercial Building
Public Infrastructure
Security Clearance
-must pass a pre‑employment medical including drug and alcohol tests.
