Heavy Diesel Mechanic
Automotive · North Geelong, South West Coast VIC, Australia · Full-Time · $45/hr
A heavy vehicle workshop in Victoria that puts quality first is adding a qualified, experienced Heavy Diesel Mechanic to its growing team.
What the work involves: servicing, repairs, diagnostics, maintenance and warranty jobs on heavy trucks, trailers and commercial vehicles. It is hands-on and technical, and it suits a mechanic who is proud of quality workmanship and likes solving complex vehicle problems.
What is offered: stable long-term employment, competitive pay, overtime opportunities and ongoing training. Remember, a genuine employer will never ask you to pay for a job offer.
Key Responsibilities
- Follow safety procedures and every workshop requirement
- Carry out routine servicing of heavy diesel vehicles
- Complete mechanical repairs and maintenance work
- Diagnose complex mechanical faults
- Diagnose electrical and electronic faults on vehicles
- Find the cause of each fault and recommend the correct repair, using the workshop's diagnostic tools and equipment
- Repair or replace mechanical and electrical components
- Work on trucks, trailers and heavy vehicles
- Handle warranty repairs where required
- Conduct preventative maintenance and safety inspections
- Test vehicles and equipment after every repair
- Make sure all repairs meet technical standards
- Keep accurate records of work completed
- Help other workshop team members when needed and keep the workshop clean to a high standard
- Take part in technical training programs
Requirements & Eligibility
- At least 5 years of practical experience as a heavy diesel mechanic
- Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Mechanical Technology or equivalent
- Proven experience servicing and repairing trucks and heavy vehicles
- Strong skills in diagnosis and troubleshooting
- Strong understanding of how heavy vehicle mechanical systems work
- Experience across multiple heavy vehicle brands is desirable
- Previous truck and trailer repair experience is highly regarded
- Able to work alone or as part of a team
- High attention to detail and a commitment to quality work
- Strong safety awareness
- Good communication and problem-solving skills
- HC Licence: desirable
- Automotive Air Conditioning Licence: desirable
- Visa sponsorship may be open to suitable applicants who are eligible
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