Diesel Motor Mechanic
Visa sponsorship
Automotive · Dubbo, NSW, Australia · Full-Time · $85,000 - $110,000/yr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Regional New South Wales is the setting for a permanent, full-time Diesel Motor Mechanic job at an established road transport company, working on heavy commercial vehicles in the workshop team. The base is Dubbo, with a second Riverina workshop that has a rotating roster to Dubbo.
Prime movers, trailers and bulk freight equipment form the fleet. The work involves complex diagnostics, repairs and preventive maintenance, with the aim of low downtime and compliance with NHVR, chain of responsibility and WHS rules. Visa sponsorship (subclass 482) is offered to suitably qualified candidates, and people who currently hold a valid visa in Australia are preferred. The employment criteria also take in a licence, a medical and a drug and alcohol test.
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Key Responsibilities
- Plan and carry out preventive maintenance and logbook servicing on engines, transmissions and brakes to OEM guidelines, and overhaul major components or fabricate parts when needed
- Diagnose and fix electrical, mechanical and emission control faults using advanced tools
- Keep NHVR compliance full and audit records detailed, following workshop safety rules
- Handle work orders in fleet management software, give roadside assistance and help train drivers on vehicle checks and defect reporting
Requirements & Eligibility
- At least 2 years of experience as a heavy diesel mechanic, with road transport preferred
- Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology qualification, plus desirable familiarity with NHVR standards and bulk freight equipment
- Skill with diagnostic software and an understanding of petrol and diesel engines
- A valid licence, and the ability to pass a medical and drug and alcohol testing
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Visa guide: Australia 482 Visa Guide, Written for Tanzania