Diesel Motor Mechanic
Visa sponsorship
Automotive · Dubbo, NSW, Australia · Full-Time · $85,000 - $110,000/yr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Heavy commercial vehicle workshop work is on offer in regional New South Wales with an established road transport business. The permanent full-time Diesel Motor Mechanic would be based in Dubbo, or at a second Riverina workshop on a rotating roster to Dubbo, maintaining prime movers, trailers and bulk freight gear. Expect difficult fault-finding, repairs and planned servicing that keep vehicles on the road and satisfy NHVR, chain of responsibility and WHS obligations.
The employer can sponsor suitably qualified candidates under subclass 482 and prefers people who already hold a valid Australian visa. A licence, a medical and a drug and alcohol test are part of the employment criteria.
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Key Responsibilities
- Service engines, transmissions and brakes on schedule, including logbook servicing, to OEM guidelines
- Track down and fix electrical, mechanical and emission control problems with advanced diagnostic equipment
- Overhaul major components and fabricate where required
- Keep NHVR compliance complete and records audit-ready
- Follow workshop safety rules and handle work orders through fleet management software
- Attend roadside breakdowns
- Teach drivers about vehicle checks and defect reporting
Requirements & Eligibility
- At least 2 years working on heavy diesel vehicles, preferably in road transport, plus a qualification in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
- Desirable: familiarity with NHVR standards and bulk freight equipment
- Confident with diagnostic software and knowledgeable about petrol and diesel engines
- Holds a current licence and can pass a medical and drug and alcohol testing
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