About the business and the role

We are seeking to hire an experienced Heavy Vehicle Diesel Mechanic to look after our fleets and equipment's. Servicing and maintenance of plant equipment and the vehicle fleet. Competitive pay and benefits and ongoing development and career opportunities will be offered to the successful candidate.

Skills and Experience Required

AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on the job training, or AQF Certificate IV or equivalent and/or at least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above.

Job tasks and responsibilities

• detecting and diagnosing faults in engines and parts
• dismantling and removing engine assemblies, transmissions, steering mechanisms and other components, and checking parts
• repairing and replacing worn and defective parts and reassembling mechanical components, and referring to service manuals as needed
• performing scheduled maintenance services, such as oil changes, lubrications and engine tune-ups, to achieve smoother running of vehicles and ensure compliance with pollution regulations
• reassembling engines and parts after being repaired
• testing and adjusting mechanical parts after being repaired for proper performance
• diagnosing and testing parts with the assistance of computers
• may inspect vehicles and issue roadworthiness certificates or detail work required to achieve roadworthiness.

Applications or expressions of interest will be accepted for least four weeks after it is first published.