Diesel Motor Mechanic
Accredited Employer · Hamilton, Waikato · Full-time
Salary: $30/hr
Job description
We are looking for an experienced and technically capable Heavy Vehicle Diesel Mechanic to join an established team in New Zealand. This role offers consistent working hours, competitive remuneration and the opportunity to work across a broad range of heavy vehicle mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems.
Key responsibilities
- Diagnose, service and repair heavy diesel vehicles
- Carry out diesel engine servicing and repairs
- Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults
- Complete preventative and corrective maintenance
- Perform scheduled servicing and inspections
- Identify the cause of vehicle faults
- Carry out repairs efficiently and accurately
- Use appropriate diagnostic equipment and software
- Complete maintenance documentation and service records
- Maintain high standards of workmanship
- Follow all workplace health and safety requirements
- Keep workshop areas, tools and equipment organised
- Work collaboratively with team members
- Undertake mechanical work in workshop and outdoor environments
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years' experience in heavy vehicle diesel mechanics
- Full Class 1 driver's licence
- Class 4 driver's licence desirable
- Strong diesel engine knowledge
- Advanced mechanical fault-finding capability
- Hydraulic systems experience
- Electrical diagnostic experience
- Experience with diagnostic tools and software
- Strong problem-solving ability
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Safety-first work ethic
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to complete accurate job and service records
- Physically capable of performing heavy mechanical work
- Comfortable working indoors and outdoors
- Willing and able to complete pre-employment drug and alcohol testing
- Able to pass a pre-employment medical
- Able to pass a Ministry of Justice check
- Must have valid New Zealand work rights
- AEWV sponsorship available for eligible overseas applicants
Visa sponsorship: Accredited Employer Sponsorship provided.
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