We are looking for an Apprentice to join the team in our Darwin branch.
This full-time opportunity will allow you to complete a Certificate III in Agricultural Mechanical Technology or Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology.
We also welcome applications from candidates who may already be completing a mechanical apprenticeship but wish to transition across.
You will gain valuable hands-on experience, skills and support and secure a long-term career that could set you up for life.
Working on world class John Deere equipment and being guided and instructed by qualified Trade personnel, you will learn:
1. Diagnostics
2. Repairs
3. Maintenance
4. Assembly
5. Administration
You will attend and participate in all classes at TAFE College as required in accordance with your training agreement and participate in RDO and John Deere training sessions/days.
There is an opportunity to work on:
6. Compact and Agricultural Tractors
7. Agricultural Implements
8. Compact Construction Equipment.
You will bring the following skills and be able to meet the requirements of the role by:
9. A current driver’s licence with your own reliable transport.
10. A strong aptitude for hands-on, mechanical tasks.
11. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
12. Reliability, self-motivation and a willingness to work.
13. The ability to perform physical work in sometimes demanding conditions.
14. The commitment to attend TAFE and pass all practical and theory-based training requirements of an apprenticeship.
About the RDO ‘Extras’:
As an RDO Equipment employee we partner with employees to give a little extra, here’s some of our benefits…..
15. Transparent and structured incentive programs, commissions, and bonuses
16. Employee Assistance Program with 8 streams of support across all aspects of your life – for employees and immediate families
17. Dedicated Wellness Hub with programs supporting total quality of life
18. Regional Salary Packaging, regional allowances & tax benefits
19. Paid study and study leave for approved courses
20. Paid Community leave to give your time to local organisations and charities every year
21. Permanent discounted shopping and exclusive employee benefits via reward gateway and directly with many retailers including Private Health
22. Anniversary and milestone gifts and awards
23. Paid Parental leave – enhanced payment scheme with superannuation contributions
24. Significant Celebration gifts for personal milestones such as births and marriages
25. Exclusive Staff discount on machinery, products and merchandise