Motor Mechanic
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Automotive · Alice Springs, NT, Australia · Full-Time · $35/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Qualified light vehicle mechanics should take a look at this Motor Mechanic opening in Alice Springs, in the Northern Territory. A long-running automotive business there needs someone to service, diagnose and repair vehicles, work out what is wrong quickly and fix it properly.
The work ranges from routine servicing and wheel alignments to engine, transmission, steering and brake repairs, air-conditioning work and roadworthy checks, with some accident and restoration jobs along the way. Clear reporting to management on faults and costs is part of it too. Sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
Your CV should set out your trade qualification, the diagnostic and repair work you do most and your IELTS score if you have one. Get an Alice Springs light vehicle mechanic CV ready with Build AI CV ahead of applying.
Key Responsibilities
- Find vehicle faults and confirm them through testing and inspection
- Repair engines, transmissions, steering and brakes
- Handle wheel alignments and air-conditioning repairs and servicing
- Complete routine servicing and preventative maintenance to the service specifications
- Inspect, diagnose and fix vehicles after accidents or for restoration
- Check vehicles for roadworthiness, safety and compliance with state regulations, and spot worn or faulty mechanical and electronic parts
- Record every inspection, service, repair and maintenance job in detail, and work with the vehicle operations team to keep vehicles available for bookings
- Identify the spare parts needed, help manage workshop stock and report findings, repair needs and estimated costs to management
- Keep the workshop tidy and safe to WorkSafe requirements and deliver careful, reliable work alone or with the team
Requirements & Eligibility
- Recognised trade qualification in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology or equivalent
- Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience as a Motor Mechanic
- Proven practical experience in vehicle diagnosis, servicing and repair, including inspecting mechanical and electronic systems
- Current driver's licence
- Strong spoken and written English
- IELTS Band 6 or above preferred
- Able to explain technical problems, repair options and estimated costs clearly
- Strong analytical, diagnostic, problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Well organised and good at managing your time
- Close attention to detail and a commitment to quality workmanship
- Comfortable working on your own or in a team, with a firm commitment to workplace safety and vehicle roadworthiness
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