Take on more complex work, mentoring and quality accountability while building evidence for the next formal step.
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Hydraulic or pneumatic technician
Diagnoses and services fluid-power components and control circuits used in mining plant and mobile equipment.
Indicative 2026 annual cash$120k–$175kGross, generally before super
Common roster context8/6, 7/7, 2/1 and shutdown campaigns occur; workshop roles may be residential.
Role at a glance
What this role actually does.
Diagnoses and services fluid-power components and control circuits used in mining plant and mobile equipment. The precise scope changes with the employer, asset, jurisdiction and written authorities.
The work
Core duties
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Trace pressure, flow and control faults
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Repair hoses, cylinders or valves within scope
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Test and record performance
The assets
Equipment and systems
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Hydraulic schematics
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Pressure and flow instruments
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Pumps, cylinders and valves
Before mobilisation
Typical foundations
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Mechanical trade or relevant fluid-power training
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Stored-energy and contamination controls
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Equipment-specific test authority
Prove capability
Evidence employers can verify
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Circuit and machine types
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Measurements and fault reasoning
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Clean repair and test evidence
Entry pathway
A credible way into the role.
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Build mechanical maintenance experience
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Train in hydraulic diagnostics and safe testing
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Specialise in mobile or fixed applications
Earning context
What tends to move pay
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Experience and verified scope
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Roster, location and shift pattern
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Employer, contract and allowances
Before accepting
Questions to ask about the offer
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Is this base salary, gross cash or a package including super?
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Which roster, point of hire, ordinary hours and overtime terms apply?
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What duties, equipment and written authorities are included in the offer?
Progression
Possible next moves.
Diagnoses and repairs OEM equipment across customer mine sites, often travelling with parts, tooling and technical support.
Related role band: $135k–$200kUses maintenance, condition and failure data to improve tactics and availability for a defined asset class.
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Editorial note
Salary bands are broad 2026 Australian mining comparisons, not promised rates. Role requirements summarise common practice and do not replace legislation, regulator guidance, an employment agreement, site procedures or a written appointment. Pay presentation reviewed 27 September 2026.