Heavy Diesel Mechanic
Accredited Employer · North Geelong, South West Coast VIC · Full-time
Salary: $45/hr
Job description
We are recruiting an experienced and qualified Heavy Diesel Mechanic for a permanent opportunity in Victoria. The successful candidate will join a busy and professional heavy vehicle workshop and work across servicing, diagnostics, repairs, preventative maintenance and warranty work. This role involves working with heavy trucks, trailers and commercial vehicles while maintaining high standards of safety, quality and workmanship. The position offers competitive hourly pay, overtime opportunities, stable long-term employment and ongoing technical development.
Key responsibilities
- Service and repair heavy diesel vehicles
- Carry out preventative and scheduled maintenance
- Diagnose mechanical faults
- Diagnose electrical and electronic faults
- Repair trucks, trailers and heavy commercial vehicles
- Perform warranty repairs
- Conduct inspections and identify maintenance requirements
- Use diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot faults
- Repair and replace defective parts
- Test and inspect vehicles following repairs
- Complete service and repair documentation
- Follow manufacturer and workshop procedures
- Maintain high standards of workmanship
- Work safely at all times
- Keep work areas clean and organised
- Work effectively with the wider workshop team
- Participate in technical training and development
Requirements
- Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Mechanical Technology or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience as a Heavy Diesel Mechanic
- Strong experience working on trucks and heavy vehicles
- Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
- Experience with heavy vehicle servicing and repairs
- Experience with leading heavy vehicle brands is highly desirable
- Experience working on trailers is an advantage
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong attention to detail
- Commitment to quality workmanship
- Good communication and problem-solving skills
- Strong awareness of safety procedures
- HC Licence is desirable
- Automotive Air Conditioning Licence is desirable
- Suitable candidates may be eligible for visa sponsorship
Visa sponsorship: Accredited Employer Sponsorship provided.
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