Truck Mechanic
Visa sponsorship
Automotive · Brisbane, QLD, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
Diagnostics, servicing, repairs, rebuilds and the odd breakdown call-out make up the work in this Truck Mechanic role at a Brisbane heavy vehicle workshop. The business is growing its team and wants Heavy Vehicle Mechanics with proven workshop experience who work to manufacturer specifications.
You would road-test and inspect vehicles after repair, keep job cards accurate, share the on-call roster and pass practical knowledge to apprentices. Sponsorship is available for eligible overseas candidates. If you have spent years on UK HGVs, this is a strong match for your skills.
On your CV, list the truck makes and systems you have worked on, the rebuilds and diagnostic jobs you have done and your licences and tickets. Gear up a heavy truck mechanic CV with Build AI CV and apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Find faults in heavy commercial vehicles and their systems and fix mechanical problems without delay
- Complete scheduled services and preventative maintenance
- Carry out repairs, component changes and rebuilds to the maker's specifications
- Inspect and road-test every vehicle once work is finished
- Fill in job cards and workshop records properly
- Head out to breakdowns at customer or offsite locations and take your turn on the on-call roster
- Hold safety, workmanship and technical accuracy high, support fellow technicians and coach apprentices
- Update customers professionally on the work completed
Requirements & Eligibility
- Recognised qualification as a Heavy Vehicle Mechanic, or another relevant mechanical qualification
- Hands-on, proven experience keeping heavy vehicles maintained and repaired
- Trade experience you can show and verify, with paperwork for your qualifications and work history
- Sharp mechanical diagnostics and problem-solving
- Sound knowledge of workshop safety and quality processes
- Dependable team player with professional communication and customer service
- Current car licence
- HR licence is desirable
- Forklift licence is desirable
- Kenworth or DAF experience is desirable
- Experienced overseas heavy vehicle mechanics are encouraged to apply, and interstate heavy vehicle mechanics are welcome too
- Second to fourth year mechanic apprentices may also be considered
- Open to ongoing technical and manufacturer training
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