Motor Mechanic
Visa sponsorship
Automotive · Darwin, NT, Australia · Full-Time · $75,000 - $110,000/yr · Visa: Employer sponsored
A Northern Territory automotive business wants a Motor Mechanic, full time, in its workshop in a remote community. You will be trusted to work with little supervision, so the employer needs proof that you can diagnose, repair and sign off vehicles to a high standard.
Applications from overseas are welcome, and visa sponsorship may be available for suitably qualified international applicants, subject to eligibility requirements.
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Key Responsibilities
- Isolate faults with diagnostic equipment, whether mechanical, electrical or electronic, then fix them
- Keep petrol and diesel vehicles on the road through servicing, maintenance and repair
- Repair engines and transmissions, clutches and brakes, suspension and steering
- Take in 4WDs, utes, light commercial vehicles and any other vehicle the workshop receives
- Fit tyres, repair punctures, rotate tyres and balance wheels
- Diagnose and repair automotive air-conditioning, provided you are appropriately licensed
- Inspect, road test and quality-check every vehicle before it goes back
- Identify and order parts, keep accurate job records and maintain a clean, safe workshop with tools in good shape
Requirements & Eligibility
- Automotive trade qualification or an equivalent recognised qualification
- Demonstrated experience in vehicle servicing, repairs and fault diagnosis
- Good knowledge of petrol and diesel engines, in particular 4WDs and light commercial vehicles
- The ability to work independently, with minimal supervision
- Strong diagnostic, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Experience with automotive diagnostic equipment and electrical fault finding
- A current driver's licence, or an equivalent overseas licence, subject to Australian licensing requirements
- Willingness to live and work in a remote Northern Territory community and experience in tyre fitting, diesel repairs, automotive air conditioning or remote workshop operations is an advantage
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