Diesel Motor Mechanic
Visa sponsorship
Automotive · Dubbo, NSW, Australia · Full-Time · $85,000 - $110,000/yr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Keeping heavy freight vehicles operational is the purpose of this permanent, full-time Diesel Motor Mechanic position in regional New South Wales. Work is based in Dubbo or at a second Riverina workshop with a rotating roster to Dubbo. The fleet includes prime movers, trailers and bulk freight equipment.
Complex fault-finding, repairs and preventive maintenance sit alongside NHVR compliance, chain of responsibility and WHS obligations. Visa sponsorship under subclass 482 is available for suitably qualified candidates; applicants currently holding a valid visa in Australia are preferred. This is a preference, not an onshore-only requirement.
Make your English CV specific to heavy commercial vehicles, including diagnostic software, major repairs and your trade qualification. Document your diesel workshop experience using Build AI CV to present a clear technical record.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete scheduled preventive maintenance and logbook servicing of engines, transmissions and brakes in accordance with OEM guidelines.
- Locate and repair electrical, mechanical and emission control faults using advanced diagnostic equipment; rebuild major components and fabricate parts as needed.
- Maintain full NHVR compliance and detailed audit records while following workshop safety rules.
- Update work orders through fleet management software.
- Attend roadside assistance jobs and help train drivers to inspect vehicles and report defects.
Requirements & Eligibility
- Have at least 2 years of heavy diesel mechanic experience, preferably in road transport.
- Hold a qualification in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology.
- Experience of bulk freight equipment and NHVR standards is desirable.
- Be proficient in diagnostic software and knowledgeable about petrol and diesel engines.
- Hold a current licence.
- Be able to pass a medical and drug and alcohol test.
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