Heavy Vehicle Technician
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Automotive · Melbourne, VIC, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
Trucks, trailers and customer fleets of many brands come through the doors in this Heavy Vehicle Technician job in Melbourne, Victoria. Established operations want technicians who diagnose and repair heavy vehicles well, whether the work is in the workshop, on scheduled services or out on the road as mobile field service.
You would trace mechanical, electrical and diesel faults, carry out breakdown and corrective repairs and keep service records accurate. You will need your Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology and a verifiable work history. Sponsorship is available for eligible candidates, subject to requirements and approvals.
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Key Responsibilities
- Service heavy commercial vehicles and carry out preventative maintenance on schedule
- Diagnose mechanical, electrical and diesel faults and complete repairs across heavy vehicle systems
- Inspect trucks, trailers and associated components
- Use diagnostic equipment and mechanical testing procedures
- Attend breakdowns and carry out corrective maintenance
- Work on many truck brands and customer fleets, in the workshop or on field service jobs
- Keep service records and repair documents up to date
- Follow health, safety and quality procedures, look after tools, equipment and service vehicles and work well with technicians and supervisors
Requirements & Eligibility
- Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology (essential)
- Proven hands-on experience as a Heavy Vehicle Diesel Mechanic
- Demonstrable servicing, repair and diagnostic skills
- A genuine, verifiable employment history in heavy vehicle mechanics
- Evidence of your relevant qualifications and work experience
- Current Australian driver’s licence
- Australian working rights appropriate to the position
- Strong mechanical problem-solving
- Committed to safe, high-quality work
- Works on your own or as part of a technical team
- Comfortable working in both the workshop and field service
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