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Heavy Diesel Mechanic

Automotive · North Geelong, South West Coast VIC, Australia · Full-Time · $45/hr

Do you enjoy the challenge of a tricky fault on a big truck? A Victorian workshop that repairs heavy vehicles, and puts quality first, is adding to its team. They need a Heavy Diesel Mechanic who is qualified and has solid experience.

You will be hands-on with the tools every day. The fleet includes heavy trucks, trailers and other commercial vehicles. One day you may do a service, the next a warranty job, a fault diagnosis or general maintenance and repairs.

In return, the employer offers secure work for the long term, pay that is competitive, the chance of overtime and training that continues on the job. If your trade papers are in Indonesian, get English translations ready in case the visa rules require them.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out regular services, safety inspections and preventative maintenance on diesel trucks and heavy vehicles
  • Fix and maintain trucks, trailers and other big vehicles, and handle warranty jobs when they come in
  • Track down hard-to-find mechanical faults, plus electrical and electronic problems
  • Work with the diagnostic gear and tools the workshop provides
  • Explain what caused each fault and what repair it needs
  • Swap out or fix electrical and mechanical components
  • Test vehicles and equipment once a repair is finished, so each job is up to technical standards
  • Record each finished job accurately
  • Stick to the workshop safety steps and requirements
  • Give teammates in the workshop a hand when they need it
  • Keep the work area spotless
  • Join the technical training programs

Requirements & Eligibility

  • Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Mechanical Technology or equivalent
  • At least 5 years of hands-on work as a heavy diesel mechanic
  • Has serviced and repaired trucks and heavy vehicles
  • Truck and trailer repair experience from previous jobs is highly regarded
  • Has worked on multiple heavy vehicle brands (desirable)
  • Very good at troubleshooting and diagnosis, with strong knowledge of how mechanical systems in heavy vehicles work
  • Happy to work alone or with others in a team
  • Pays close attention to detail and is committed to doing quality work
  • Strong awareness of safety
  • Good at communicating and solving problems
  • HC Licence is desirable
  • Automotive Air Conditioning Licence is desirable
  • Suitable applicants may be eligible for visa sponsorship

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