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Diesel Motor Mechanic

Automotive · Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand · Full-Time · $30 - $40/hr

Heavy vehicle diesel mechanics, this one is for people with real, checkable experience. A New Zealand employer needs a skilled Diesel Mechanic who can show proven hands-on work, sound diagnostic ability and a firm commitment to safe, dependable mechanical work.

Your experience should speak for itself, and it will be verified. Expect drug and alcohol testing, a medical assessment and a Ministry of Justice check as part of pre-employment. Be honest about every document you submit.

Key Responsibilities

  • Track down and resolve faults in diesel engines and heavy vehicles, investigating mechanical, hydraulic and electrical issues with diagnostic tools and software
  • Service, repair and maintain diesel-powered systems
  • Carry out scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance programs
  • Inspect heavy vehicles and identify what maintenance or repairs they need, then complete those repairs efficiently and professionally
  • Keep job sheets, service records and maintenance documents accurate and up to date
  • Follow workshop procedures and health and safety requirements, and keep your workspace clean, organised and safe
  • Communicate clearly with colleagues on repairs, faults and maintenance needs
  • Stay safe whether you are in the workshop or working outdoors

Requirements & Eligibility

  • Minimum 2 years of hands-on heavy vehicle servicing and repair experience
  • A mechanical qualification that is relevant and/or industry experience you can prove
  • Full Class 1 driver's licence or equivalent
  • Class 4 driver's licence is advantageous
  • Strong practical knowledge of diesel engines and heavy vehicle systems
  • Proven fault-finding ability on mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems
  • Hands-on use of diagnostic equipment and software
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills, and a reliable, safety-conscious, professional approach
  • Ability to complete service documentation and keep accurate records
  • Physical capability for manual mechanical duties
  • Willingness to undergo pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, and ability to complete a pre-employment medical assessment
  • Ability to pass a Ministry of Justice (MOJ) check and to hand over genuine, verifiable identity, employment and qualification documents
  • Existing New Zealand work rights or eligibility for employer-sponsored work authorisation

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