Heavy Diesel Mechanic
Onshore applicants only
Visa sponsorship
Automotive · Perth, WA, Australia · Full-Time · $55/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored · Applicants: Onshore applicants only
A Perth workshop belonging to a family-owned company in Western Australian transport and tourism is recruiting heavy vehicle mechanics who are skilled and motivated. The aim is a coach and bus fleet of many types that stays dependable, well presented and safe, and the work covers servicing, modifications, fault diagnosis and repairs, with the odd job at other WA places.
Knowing buses or coaches is highly regarded though not required. Hours are discussed at interview and can be casual or full-time. The company can sponsor suitably qualified applicants who are already living in Australia with current working rights. The deadline is 21 November 2026.
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Key Responsibilities
- Look after company vehicles, inspecting them against company standards
- Troubleshoot, service and fix heavy vehicles of different kinds
- Install and repair mechanical components, look after general workshop upkeep and test drive vehicles as required
- Maintain fleet and repair records according to manufacturer specifications and the WA omnibus vehicle maintenance program, and enter service records online
- Help keep vehicle monitoring systems running, including wifi, GPS tracking, communications, CCTV and sensors
Requirements & Eligibility
- Trade qualification in heavy commercial vehicle mechanics or similar, and diesel experience on heavy vehicles (buses and coaches preferred, not essential)
- Strong diagnostic ability with an understanding of WA transport compliance requirements
- Current Australian working rights together with a current driver's licence (HR class highly regarded)
- Working at heights certificate and relevant high risk work licences, or willingness to obtain them
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