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Field Technician
Our VBA member Cubic offers an opportunity to provide innovative technology for government and commercial customers around the globe, helping to solve their future problems today. We’re the leading integrator of payment and information technology and services for intelligent travel solutions worldwide, and the leading provider of realistic combat training systems, secure communications and networking and highly specialized support services for military and security forces of the U.S. and allied nations. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and thrive in an innovative environment, we want to talk to you about your next role at Cubic! We are seeking employees inspired by technology, and motivated by the rewards of hard work, commitment, teamwork, quality, integrity, and respect. We invite you to explore opportunities with Cubic.
Job Details:
Field Technician -2 Positions
Casual Role
Based in Townsville
About the role:
Undertake operational support for instrumentation and associated equipment employed in support of training exercises. This includes training users on the use of the equipment, managing the equipment during deployment and redeployment, conducting basic maintenance and fitment of equipment.
This position also requires the incumbent to undertake basic maintenance tasks on Cubic’s deployable facilities. This role will require the incumbent to spend significant time deployed in the field in a highly physically demanding position.
What will you be responsible for?
Conduct operator level function checking of equipment assigned for use on training exercises
Conduct minor operator level maintenance of equipment
Raise non-technical inspection reports to commence the maintenance process for damaged equipment
Maintain the cleanliness of the equipment, training facilities and vehicles used for exercise support
Assist the issue and receipt process for the instrumentation
Fit the instrumentation to the customer’s personnel and vehicles
Assist the establishment and ongoing support of the contractor field accommodation during exercises
Asist in the reconstitution of field accommodation and associated ancillaries on return from an exercise period
Assist in the establishment and pack-up of deployable facilities
Assist with preventative maintenance for all assets
Assist in system stocktaking and customer directed audits
Follow equipment Standard Operating Procedures
Conduct battery management including charging and recharging of battery fleet, and preparation for exercise
May collect and maintain data on battery health statistics
What skills and experience will our ideal candidate have?
Essential
Willing to work on 3 weeks deployment at a time – July, August, September, October.
Willing to commence in June through to end 2022 on an as-needs basis.
Must have current driver’s licence
Eligibility to obtain and hold an Australian Defence Industry security clearance
Ability to work within a small, high performing team
Ability to travel as required and work outdoors
Ability to work in a high-volume environment whilst maintaining delivery and a high standard of service
Desirable
Hold a current Construction White Card
Medium Rigid driver’s licence
Forklift licence
Experience in audio stores or logistics
What’s in it for you?
On the job training will be provided
Competitive hourly rate + incidentals when on exercise
Condition of Employment:
Successful outcome of a National Police Check
The description provided above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Duties, responsibilities, and requirements may change over time and according to business need.