Diesel/Truck Mechanic

Automotive · South Brisbane, Brisbane QLD, Australia · Full-Time · $80,000/yr

Multiple workshop positions are open across Queensland for Diesel and Truck Mechanics. They suit technicians whose skills come from substantial hands-on experience and who can show a strong record on heavy vehicles and diesel systems.

The goal is to match each experienced mechanic with a workshop where their qualifications, technical background and practical capability are relevant. Candidates with Australian industry experience are encouraged, and sponsorship is available to eligible candidates where it is required.

Be ready to back up your trade papers and work history with evidence, and remember that a genuine employer will never ask you to pay for a job offer.

Key Responsibilities

Use systematic fault-finding and suitable diagnostic tools to track down engine, mechanical and related vehicle faults
Inspect, service and repair trucks and heavy vehicles, and carry out preventative maintenance to keep downtime low
Keep diesel engines and heavy vehicle components in working order through maintenance and repair
Check and repair suspension and brake systems, as well as trailers and the parts attached to them
Pick out worn, damaged or faulty parts and say what repairs are needed
Finish all assigned jobs to a professional workshop standard, with job cards and service records filled in correctly
Obey workshop safety procedures and what manufacturers require
Work as one team with other mechanics and workshop staff

Requirements & Eligibility

Minimum 5 years in a relevant industry, plus a relevant trade qualification in Diesel, Heavy Vehicle or Truck Mechanics
Proven hands-on work with trucks or diesel-powered vehicles, including diesel engines, trailers, suspension and brakes
Sharp diagnostic and fault-finding skills, able to find problems and fix them accurately
A strong working knowledge of heavy vehicle mechanical systems
Able to supply proof of relevant qualifications and employment experience
Careful, quality-focused work done safely and efficiently in a professional workshop
Australian mechanical experience is highly regarded
Onshore applicants with valid work rights are welcome to apply
Sponsorship available for eligible candidates

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