Job Title: Crane Technician - Electrical Apprentice
Salary: Competitive Apprentice Wages + Occasional Overtime
Location: Based out of the Emerald Office, QLD (Servicing Customers across the Bowen Basin)
Hours: 5-day week (Mon–Friday ~38 hours)
Are you looking for an apprenticeship that offers more than just the basics? One that builds a real, long-term career with an industry leader?
TNC Cranes, the premier service provider for overhead cranes in the Bowen Basin, is offering a career-defining opportunity for a motivated Electrical Apprentice to join our professional team in Emerald, QLD. This is your chance to bypass a standard apprenticeship and step directly into the world of heavy industry, automation, and specialised diagnostics. We don't just train our apprentices; we invest in them to become the future leaders and technical experts of our company.
Why an Apprenticeship with TNC Cranes is a Game-Changer:
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Learn a Specialised, High-Tech Skillset: You won't be on residential construction sites. You'll be working on complex overhead cranes, learning about motor controls, VFDs, radio remotes, and automated systems that are critical to the mining industry.
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World-Class Mentorship: You will work directly alongside our most experienced Crane Technicians. They are dedicated to sharing their knowledge and ensuring you learn the trade to the highest possible standard.
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A Clear Path to an Incredible Lifestyle: As an apprentice, you'll work a standard 38-hour, 5-day week with an early finish every Friday. After completing your first year, you will transition to our standard 4-day work week, joining our qualified technicians in the field, enjoying a 3-day weekend every week.
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Work with the Best: Learn your craft using the best tools in the industry. Our teams are fully equipped with modern vehicles and a complete Milwaukee battery power tool fitout.
What You Will Learn:
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The fundamentals of electrical circuits, safety, and compliance.
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How to read and interpret complex electrical and mechanical schematics.
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Techniques for fault-finding and diagnostics on industrial machinery.
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Installation, termination, and commissioning of new equipment.
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The importance of a proactive safety culture and quality workmanship.
What We're Looking For in Our Next Apprentice:
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A genuine and demonstrable interest in the electrical trade.
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A strong commitment to safety and following procedures.
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A positive, can-do attitude and an eagerness to learn.
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Reliable, punctual, and a great team player.
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Minimum of Year 10 secondary education.
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A current manual Driver's Licence (or be actively working towards it).
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A pre-vocational certificate in Electrotechnology would be highly regarded but is not essential.
If you are ready to build a rewarding, challenging, and highly skilled career from the ground up, we want to hear from you.
This is your moment. Email your resume to admin@tnccranes.com.au explaining why you want to be our next Electrical Apprentice.