Diesel Mechanic

We're looking for an experienced Diesel Mechanic to join our workshop team in a field service and breakdown role. You'll be the mechanic who responds when our trucks and trailers need help on the road or at customer sites. You'll travel in an equipped service vehicle to diagnose faults, carry out repairs on the spot, and decide when a vehicle is safe to continue or needs to be recovered to the workshop.

Between call-outs, you'll work in our Ingleburn workshop on servicing, repairs and inspections. You'll report to the Workshop Manager and work closely with our other mechanics, dispatch and drivers. The role includes taking part in an after-hours on-call roster for breakdown support.

Benefits

Annual salary of AU$80,000 – AU$100,000 + Superannuation

Task & responsibilities

• Respond to breakdown call-outs for prime movers, rigid trucks and trailers, travelling to roadside, depot and customer locations in a fully equipped service vehicle
• Diagnose faults in diesel engines, fuel systems, transmissions, drivelines, brakes, steering and suspension using diagnostic equipment and testing procedures
• Dismantle, repair, adjust and replace faulty parts and components in the field wherever it is safe and practical to do so
• Test, diagnose and repair electrical systems and components, including wiring, lighting, batteries, starting and charging systems, and trailer electrical connections
• Inspect and repair trailer running gear, including air and electronic braking systems (EBS), couplings, kingpins, suspension, axles, wheel-ends and tyres
• Inspect, troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and pneumatic (air) systems on trucks and trailers
• Assess whether a vehicle is roadworthy and safe to return to service after a repair, and arrange recovery to the workshop when a repair can't be completed on site
• Carry out scheduled servicing, preventative maintenance and repairs in the workshop between call-outs, in line with manufacturers' specifications
• Communicate with dispatch and drivers to triage breakdown calls, give troubleshooting guidance over the phone, and keep the team updated on repair times
• Keep accurate job cards, defect and repair records, and maintain the service vehicle's tools, parts and equipment
• Follow safe work practices for roadside and on-site repairs, including traffic management, isolation and lockout procedures

Qualification & experience

• Relevant trade qualification (Certificate III minimum)
• At least 1 year of experience as a Diesel Mechanic or related field
• Strong fault-finding skills across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and air systems
• Experience with heavy vehicle diagnostic software and equipment
• Field service, mobile or roadside breakdown experience is highly regarded
• Current Australian driver licence 
• Ability to work independently, make sound safety decisions and solve problems under time pressure
• Willingness to take part in an after-hours on-call roster
• Clear communication skills when working with drivers, dispatch and customers